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Here are the highlights of a preliminary analysis of the only national exit poll for the 2020 Elections, available on all major news and political websites.

Thigpenn says the path forward means reversing public spending priorities that direct resources away from low-income communities — priorities that create tax structure that makes low-income communities in California scramble to fund schools.

Over the past four decades, however, government health policies have reduced health services to commodities and objects of speculative investment.

It is a story that began three decades ago, with a little-known scientist who refused to quit.

In an election which saw historic turnout, people of color — and especially Latinos — had an unprecedented increase in voting

Technology exists for members of Congress to securely vote remotely during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

There was significant progress, but not across the board.

The economy remains in a deep hole, with unemployment and underemployment far above pre-pandemic levels.

Despite voter suppression and a devastating pandemic, Native American voters made the difference in Biden’s winning margin in Arizona and Wisconsin. While Indigenous voters are not monolithic, clear voting patterns can be seen across Indian Country.

Amidst violence and COVID-19 restrictions, Black women in Brazil are mobilizing to win seats in the November 15th municipal elections and open the gateway to electoral power. Brazil ranks 132nd out of 192 countries in women’s representation.