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On the recordJune 6, 2023
Can we move from the language of kindness to the language of justice? Can we move from philanthropic sensibility to political commitment?
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Davis emphasizes the need for political commitment to address hunger, not just charity.

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