On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
The most powerful form of protest and engagement an American citizen has is the right to vote.
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congress.govThe most powerful form of protest and engagement an American citizen has is the right to vote.
Cummings highlights voting as a crucial form of civic engagement and protest.
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