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For a Stronger America, We Must Protect Our Democracy and Hold Extremism Accountable

For a Stronger America, We Must Protect Our Democracy and Hold Extremism Accountable Op-Ed 02/08/2021 by Ben Jealous This op-ed was distributed by the Trice Edney Newswire. Nobody needs to tell Black Americans that progress toward an inclusive democracy …
A close up of an elderly Black man's hands. He has just finished casting his ballot, and is holding his “I voted” sticker.

The National Popular Vote Advances Racial Equity

The National Popular Vote Advances Racial Equity Op-Ed 02/03/2021 by Bettina Ramon In an op-ed published in Blavity, People For President Ben Jealous and Commonwealth’s Attorney of Portsmouth, Virginia, Stephanie Morales advocated for the National Popular …

Biden and Harris Flex Their Muscles on Their First Day in Office

Biden and Harris Flex Their Muscles on Their First Day in Office Op-Ed 02/03/2021 by Ben Jealous This  op-ed  was distributed by the Trice Edney Newswire. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris aren’t wasting any time. When we all woke up on the morning of January …

There’s a Lot Left to Be Done

There’s a Lot Left to Be Done Op-Ed 02/03/2021 by Ben Jealous This  op-ed  was distributed by the Trice Edney Newswire. February is Black History Month – and Black people just made a whole lot of history. Joe Biden is our president and Donald Trump is not …

Insurrection Accountability Must Include Conspiracy, Sedition Charges

Insurrection Accountability Must Include Conspiracy, Sedition Charges Op-Ed 01/31/2021 by Bettina Ramon In the month since the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, 235 people have been arrested for taking part in the fatal attack . In addition, …
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Organizing Made the Victories in Georgia Possible

Organizing Made the Victories in Georgia Possible Op-Ed 01/15/2021 by Ben Jealous This op-ed was distributed by the Trice Edney Newswire. In recent days, we’ve seen the dying gasps of the Trump administration turn into tragic violence in Washington, D.C. …
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Jealous, Huerta in Salon: Latino Voters are Turning Georgia Blue

Jealous, Huerta in Salon: Latino Voters are Turning Georgia Blue Op-Ed 01/05/2021 by Bettina Ramon In an op-ed published in Salon, People For President Ben Jealous and civil rights icon and People For board member Dolores Huerta emphasize Latino voters’ …

New Year’s Resolutions the Biden Administration Can Make Right Now

New Year’s Resolutions the Biden Administration Can Make Right Now Op-Ed 12/22/2020 by Ben Jealous This op-ed was distributed by the Trice Edney Newswire. I don’t know about all of you, but it feels to me like Christmas came early this year. Electing a …
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Learning the Lessons of the Latino Vote

Learning the Lessons of the Latino Vote Op-Ed 12/16/2020 by Lizet Ocampo This op-ed was distributed by OtherWords. Among the many lessons learned in this year’s election, one standout is that Latino voter turnout showed the power of extensive, culturally …
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The Other Good News from the 2020 Election

The Other Good News from the 2020 Election Op-Ed 12/16/2020 by Ben Jealous This op-ed was distributed by the Trice Edney Newswire. While President Donald Trump continues to hog media attention with his dishonest “stolen election” claims, we should devote …