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New Research Indicates Racial Justice is Top Factor Motivating Young Voters of Color

National poll reveals structural inequality,…

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Voting Rights Organizations File Lawsuit in Florida to Extend Voter Registration Deadline as Online Voter Registration System Crashes

A coalition of voting rights groups filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee to extend the voter registration deadline after the state's online registration system crashed.

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Advancement Project National Office Responds to First 2020 Presidential Debate

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in the first of three 2020 presidential debates. On the topic of national protests resulting from the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and others, Advancement Project National Office released the following statement.

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Advancement Project National Office Welcomes Jorge Vasquez to Head Its Power & Democracy Project Ahead of Contentious 2020 Election

Advancement Project National Office is pleased to welcome Jorge Luis Vasquez Jr., as the new Director of the organization’s Power and Democracy Project ahead of the November elections.

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Racial Justice Organization Issues Statement on Florida’s Amendment 4 Hearing

Advancement Project National Office issued a statement on Florida's Amendment 4 hearing. "No Floridian should have to choose between participating in democracy and food for their families, housing, childcare or transportation to work."

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National Organizations Release COVID-19/Coronavirus Social Justice Guide

Advancement Project National Office, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Can’t Stop! Won’t Stop! Consulting, Demos & The Opportunity Agenda announce the release of Map The Truth, a COVID-19 Social Justice Guide.

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