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Mary Gay Scanlon: They shouldn't have to choose between risking their lives and exercising their right to vote.

On the recordJuly 27, 2020
They shouldn't have to choose between risking their lives and exercising their right to vote.
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Mary Gay Scanlon
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of mail-in voting for public health during the pandemic.

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