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Prism’s coverage examines our democracy in peril, the structural injustices that got us here, and the community-led strategic organizing that’s building toward a new path forward.

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Universal preschool just passed in my county. Here’s how it’ll benefit Black and brown families

Olivia Pace by Olivia Pace November 16th, 2020March 19th, 2021
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California ‘bans the box,’ protecting formerly incarcerated people in the college admissions process

Tamar by Tamar Sarai November 12th, 2020March 19th, 2021
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The ‘Latinx vote’ might not really exist, but Biden still lost it

Jack.Herrera by Jack Herrera November 11th, 2020March 19th, 2021
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Kamala Harris is our new VP, and that holds different meanings for people

by Carolyn Copeland November 9th, 2020March 19th, 2021
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This election, the system didn’t work—our people did

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VP Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris are the next president and vice president of the United States

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Workers’ rights, racial justice, and more were on the ballot this year. Here’s where voters stood.

by Prism Staff November 4th, 2020July 14th, 2021
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Police violence in North Carolina follows 150 years of suppressing the Black vote

Jack.Herrera by Jack Herrera November 4th, 2020March 18th, 2021
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Here’s what Election Day looked like in six different states

by Caitlin Gaffin November 3rd, 2020September 6th, 2021
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People-powered organizing in Arizona can create lasting change

Irene Franco Rubio by Irene Franco Rubio November 3rd, 2020March 18th, 2021

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