How to ignite change by running for office

January 27, 2022

The Grio: How to ignite change by running for office

Victoria Love

Any way you look at it, the systems and structures in place in the United States are not meant to serve women. In fact, they are not built to serve anyone other than rich, white, straight, cisgender men. As a Black, queer activist, I have been navigating a world governed by legislation created by white men for white men.

 

How many women like me have you seen elected to office? It is hard to name more than a handful, if that.

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