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Jay Jones: “I was raised by people who understood that the right to vote was never simply given. Generations of Americans had to…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2026
I was raised by people who understood that the right to vote was never simply given. Generations of Americans had to sacrifice, organize, and show extraordinary courage to claim that right.
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Jay Jones
Virginia

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Reflecting on the significance of voting rights

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