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Jared Huffman: How can we not see the racism even if some of it is not overt or intentional? The disproportionate impacts are so…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2022
How can we not see the racism even if some of it is not overt or intentional? The disproportionate impacts are so obvious.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman emphasizes the need to acknowledge racism in environmental policies.

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