Raised in Gulfport, Mississippi, Abrams was “steeped in not just the history of what voter suppression is, but I was raised to believe that when you see a problem, your job is to solve it”. Fair Fight Action is documenting voters’ experiences as part of our fight for fair and free elections. “What we see in protest is an activation of humanity that says that we deserve more. ATTENTION GEORGIA, ARIZONA, and NEVADA VOTERS! Sign up today to ensure that 2020 is a Fair Fight. Looking forward, she’s focused on the fight to vote, ensuring an accurate 2020 census and battling the related scourge of gerrymandered representative districts. The Fight for a Fair Vote in Georgia The New Yorker Magazine • August 12, 2019 Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. Beverages and treats will be provided. “There’s connective tissue between the protests we see in the streets and the action that has to be taken at the ballot box,” she said.
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