“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordJune 7, 2021
We cannot allow Republican governors and legislators to deny African Americans and young people and Latinos the right to vote.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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msnbc.com

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Senator Sanders speaks against voter suppression tactics that could affect Democratic election outcomes.

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