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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
We are seeing for the first time significant participation in democratic life on the part of disadvantaged communities.
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Noting increased democratic engagement from historically marginalized communities in Latin America.

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