In the wake of the news that the recall effort of AlCo DA's Office Pamela Price had qualified for the ballot, Michael Collins of Color of Change PAC sat down with Vanguard News Group to discuss why this recall effort is unjustified — and how we can fight back.
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On this day in 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. penned the “Letter from Birmingham Jail'.

In it, he leaves us with words that have inspired generations of movements: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.'

Read the full letter here: csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/d…

Trump’s allies want to change the government’s interpretation of Civil Rights-era laws to focus on 'anti-white racism' rather than discrimination against people of color.

The wins of the Civil Rights Movement are on the line this year. Vote vote vote!
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“I haven’t seen anyone make a correlation between [my predecessor's] policies and crime.” - AlCo DA's Office

The recall campaign against DA Price, the first Black woman in her position, reveals a double standard.

More from Akela Lacy of The Intercept ⬇️ theintercept.com/2024/04/02/pam…

“Voting is a responsibility in helping to shape the direction and priorities of our community. We want to ensure our voices are heard.” -Patrick Braxton, the first Black mayor of Newbern, which may hold its first election in decades this year.

More below.
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Prosecutors are the most powerful single actors in the criminal justice system. Voting to elect your local prosecutor is one of the most tangible ways you can shape public safety in your community.

Read more on 'The Power of Prosecutors' from ACLU of Ohio:
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#OTD in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.

It remains the most significant expansion of healthcare coverage in recent U.S. history, bringing us closer to ensuring everyone has equitable access to healthcare.

“When discretion is vested in the hands of the first elected Black woman in the county, the spotlight & the magnifying glass is zeroed in more intensely.”

The recall campaign against AlCo DA's Office Pamela Price is unjustifiable. More from Mother Jones:
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We’re witnessing a significant increase in attacks against reform-minded prosecutors, writes Michael Collins, Senior Director of State & Local Government Affairs at COC PAC.

Read his op-ed in Salon on what he terms the 'MAGAttorney' movement. ⬇️
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The MAGAttorney movement’s takeover is now complete salon.com/2024/03/20/the…

ILLINOIS: It's #ElectionDay ! 🗣️

Vote in the primaries today! Several important elections are on the ballot, including the Cook County State's Attorney race.

Voting lets us choose who represents us & what issues they fight for. Let's show everyone the power of #VotingWhileBlack !