The recent news stories of three Black men reveal what happens when we don’t participate effectively in our government.
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Right-wing critics of anti-racism initiatives are using inflammatory and dishonest tactics to discredit the work, while anti-racism leaders are committing to their work and urging others to invest in anti-racist programs and policies.

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Nathan Clark, father of 11-year-old Aiden Clark who was killed in a traffic accident, has pleaded for an end to hate and false rumors targeting his community's immigrant residents, urging people to live like his son and reject hate.

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The Medicare physician payment system is reducing access to primary care, particularly in underserved communities of color, and the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act aims to protect and improve access to primary care.

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James Earl Jones and Tito Jackson were two Black icons of the entertainment industry who made significant contributions to American culture and history, inspiring a new generation with their art.

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CEO and President of the Washington Literacy Center William Williams is urging people to get the COVID vaccine to protect against serious illness and hospitalization during the fall and winter, as new COVID-19 variants continue to evolve.

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales have publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, while former President Donald Trump has criticized ABC moderators for fact-checking his false claims during the presidential debate.

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On September 11, 2001, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of the beloved community was shattered by the terrorist attacks, but his words of hope and unity still inspire us to build a better world.

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The Inflation Reduction Act and other policies are helping to create a clean energy economy in the U.S., with Qcells leading the way with a fully integrated solar supply chain in Georgia, creating jobs and helping to meet climate goals.

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Vice President Kamala Harris outperformed former President Donald Trump in a debate, as she handled the business of the debate with preparation and facts, while Trump fell apart and lied repeatedly.

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