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Our Democracy Depends On Expanded Voting Options | Afro

By Kathi Kramer Dear Editor: The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on all of our lives is clear. Even as some states begin to recover or even reopen, many of us are still worried for the health and wellbeing of our families, friends, and colleagues. But I’m also worried about the impact this […]

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