Queer Radical Communists. #BuildingOurPower Building Our Power is an educational podcast dedicated to teaching and learning from others about communist/leftist ideology as well as how to build dual power. Building Our Power was launched in late 2016 as a small Memphis-based podcast, and continues to strive for consciousness, organization, and revolution For more information about us check out our twitter: @buildingourpwr
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Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
Genet "G.G." Gimja
A podcast at the intersection of social impact and personal finance that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest more in line with our values. Hosted by Genet "GG" Gimja Formerly known as the Spend Donate Invest Podcast
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195. Feeling weird about your inheritance? You're not the only one.
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17:05Send us a text Did you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money in greater alignment with their values? Whether you are looking for a group to join or looking for free resources online to DIY your own journey towards greater alignment between your money and your values, tune in this week to learn more …
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194. Making Your Investments a Force for Good
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13:27Send us a text This week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world. From environmental sustainability to gender equality, learn how to screen out harmful companies and support those actively solving societal issues. Let’s also talk about how to leverage your shareholder voice to drive positive change. Tune in for acti…
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193. How I Screen Charities Before I Donate
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12:39Send us a text Wondering how to figure out which charities are actually making a real impact and which are just paying lip service? This episode breaks down a simple, practical way to vet charities so your donations truly matter. You’ll learn how to spot organizations with clear, focused goals, why it’s important to dig into their leadership and or…
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Send us a text Did you know that private prisons could be hiding in our retirement investments? In this eye-opening episode, let's explore how major corporations and Wall Street firms are making billions by operating prisons and exploiting incarcerated workers. You’ll learn how to use the free Prison Free Funds tool to easily check if your 401(k), …
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about Mariah Carey’s giving. This episode goes beyond this powerhouse’s incredible music to explore her decades of heartfelt philanthropy. From co-founding Camp Mariah with the Fresh Air Fund to granting wishes for critically ill children and raising millions through benefit performances, today’s episode highligh…
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190. Where the artist formerly known as Prince donated his money
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10:27Send us a text It seems like we’ll never know enough about the late musician Prince. If you’ve ever been curious about what he did with his money, tune in to this week’s episode. Prince quietly gave millions through his Love 4 One Another foundation, supporting education, youth programs, disaster relief, the arts, and social justice, often keeping …
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189. How Bill Clinton gives his money away
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12:39Send us a text Tune in this week to find out where former President Bill Clinton donates his money. We’ll look at how his giving through the Clinton Foundation and other efforts has supported causes like global health, disaster relief, education, and women’s empowerment. Links from today’s episode: Clinton, Impresario of Philanthropy, Gets a Progre…
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188. Where Serena Williams donates her money
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11:53Send us a text It’s time for the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired to shake up your own giving, it can be so much fun to learn where celebrities donate their money. This week let’s chat about Serena Williams! Her giving has evolved over time and gives a sneak peek into the causes she cares most ab…
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187. How to vacation a little more sustainably
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12:20Send us a text In this episode of Progressive Pockets, let's explore the topic of conscious travel, focusing on how to respect local cultures while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Discover practical tips for engaging with communities, understanding local customs, and avoiding cultural faux pas. We'll also discuss sustainable travel pract…
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186. You can be a Financial Ally at your job
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13:54Send us a text Usually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we want. This week, let’s talk about how we can extend our power just a little bit further, to our places of work. There are lots of ways to serve as a financial ally to the planet and to our community. This week, we’ll talk about five ways that are probab…
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185. Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: A Book Review
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11:11Send us a text Today's episode is a short book summary, on a book called Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence by Kristen Ghodsee. This book was written for young Americans who were pissed off and energized by the election of Trump. The author, Dr. Kristen Ghodsee is a professor of Russian and East…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt a twinge of guilt or pride or suspicion when asked to donate a dollar at the checkout counter? You’re not alone. In this candid conversation, we’ll dive into the real emotions, questions, and choices shoppers face when confronted with checkout charity requests. We’ll unpack the convenience and collective impact of …
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183. What happened when a group of friends in Brooklyn decided to donate together
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10:14Send us a text This week let’s chat about Radfund, a group of friends in Brooklyn that decided to pool their money to donate together in 2015. Ten years later, the group is still going strong and they’ve learned a lot about the pros and cons of donating together. This week’s episode is about their lessons learned and what it has been like. Links fr…
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182. Why the Rich Don't Give
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20:14Send us a text There’s rich and then there’s ultra wealthy. Did you know that thousands of Americans have over $500 million in assets? Many of these Americans say they want to donate more of their money than they actually do, but they keep getting stuck. Today’s episode outlines the reasons why. Links from today’s episode: Four Pathways to Greater …
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181. Five ways to decide how much to donate if you're not very religious
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10:36Send us a text It’s tough to know how much to donate! In the past, religion made that decision easy, with lots of guidelines about various types of giving. But in our modern lives, many of us are not particularly religious. So this week’s episode has five different ways you might make that decision for yourself. ICYMI another episode you might enjo…
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180. A New Way to Buy Diamonds that Lines Up with Your Values
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10:52Send us a text This week let’s talk diamonds! Did you see the movie Blood Diamonds in 2006? The movie ended in a dramatic scene where world leaders gathered together to try to do better. Did it work? What’s the latest with buying diamonds these days? Are there options that are better for the planet and our people? Tune in this week to talk through …
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179. How to get your employer to offer matching donations
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11:22Send us a text This week let’s chat about how you might convince your job to start an employee donation matching program so that your charitable giving can go twice as far. You’ll learn a simple three step plan to find a couple of allies, figure out who the decider is, and how to pitch your idea. Your colleagues will be thrilled that their donation…
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178. Are you middle class? What do the numbers actually say? Why does this matter?
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16:13Send us a text Ever notice how almost everyone in America calls themselves “middle class”? But what does that really mean? Do you see yourself that way? Let’s talk about the technical definition and the messier, lived experience of being middle class today—and why getting clear on this matters if we want to build communities that truly understand a…
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177. Breaking up with Amazon...gently
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15:11Send us a text This week let’s chat about all of the reasons why some shoppers have decided to take a break from Amazon. Whether the environmental impact makes you uneasy, the treatment of their workers, or just the ease of impulse shopping- whatever rubs you the wrong way, you might be looking for ways to reduce your reliance on Amazon. Today let’…
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176. Three ways to help when there's a social cause you care a lot about
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12:12Send us a text Think about a community issue that’s important to you. It could be a public health issue, it could be a matter of safety in your community, it could even be the overall happiness of your community. When it comes to donating towards those causes, there are three different ways you can tackle the same problem: research, services, or ad…
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175. How I finally switched to a more socially responsible index fund (ICYMI)
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19:03Send us a text This week, I will share the simple process I used to move my investments to a more socially responsible index fund including the steps I followed and the mistakes that I made! Links from today’s episode: How to choose the best index fund | Forbes https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/how-to-choose-the-best-index-fund/ ICYMI anothe…
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174. Making our investments just a little more Earth friendly
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14:43Send us a text Today’s episode is the last installment of the first ever climate month here at Progressive Pockets. Did you enjoy the series? So far we have discussed how to deal with climate anxiety, how to create an outdoor space that’s sustainable but cute, how to move your cash to a more climate friendly bank. Today let’s chat about how to make…
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173. Moving your cash to a climate friendly bank
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10:33Send us a text Do you ever wonder what your bank is doing with your cash? They keep some of it in reserves, of course, in case you need to withdraw it. But they also make a lot of decisions- about who to lend it to, which companies and politicians to back, and where they will invest your cash to make their own profits. That’s a lot of decisions! An…
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172. Nine Tips for a Sustainable Front Lawn that's still Attractive
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15:34Send us a text This is the second episode of the climate month series! Today’s topic is rethinking our outdoor spaces to be a little more sustainable while still being beautiful and functional for our lives. Whether you have a balcony or a sprawling lawn, whether you have never thought about sustainability in your landscaping or you’ve already impl…
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171. Dealing with Climate Anxiety
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11:00Send us a text Welcome to the first ever climate month series on Progressive Pockets. As we dive into this series, let’s start by acknowledging a feeling many of us are having right now. According to the American Psychological Association, a staggering two-thirds of us are experiencing climate anxiety. In today’s episode, let’s explore practical st…
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Send us a text Are you ready for climate month at Progressive Pockets? Let’s talk about dealing with climate anxiety. Let’s dig into banks and retirement accounts that actually care about the environment. Let’s talk about sustainable landscaping... that’s still cute. Sound good? Subscribe to Progressive Pockets wherever you listen to podcasts. Love…
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about a great book by Ha-Joon Chang, it’s called 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism. The book is easy to read, even if you don’t have a background in economics, or even if you’re a little suspicious of the field. ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode#118 Maybe banks don’t have to suck: an int…
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169. Why Everyone is Talking About the Great Wealth Transfer...and What They're Leaving Out of the Conversation
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10:47Send us a text Have you heard people talking about The Great Wealth Transfer and wondered what they were talking about? Do you feel like something’s missing from the conversation? Dive into today’s episode for a quick summary of what’s happening and what no one’s talking about. Links from today’s episode: What is the “great wealth transfer,” and wh…
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168. Will boycotting Target actually achieve anything?
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13:41Send us a text Links from today's episode: These U.S. Companies Are Not Ditching DEI Amid Trump’s Crackdown | Time Magazine March 2025 https://time.com/7261857/us-companies-keep-dei-initiatives-list-trump-diversity-order-crackdown/ Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives? | AP News February 2025 https://apnews.com/article/dei-d…
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167. Self Care for Times Like These
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15:56Send us a text How are you feeling today? Are you one of millions of Americans who are feeling stressed and on the verge of current events burnout? Today’s episode is about self care for times like these. Pour a mug of something warm and grab a notebook. The work of building a better world is challenging, and requires that we find opportunities for…
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166. The Financial Activist Playbook by Jasmine Rashid Book Review
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14:01Send us a text This week let’s chat about a wonderful new book by Jasmine Rashid, “The Financial Activist Playbook.” The book covers 8 strategies for everyday people to flex the power of their wallets. The book covers banking, shopping, donating, investing, and earning in ways that can feed our collective well being. Tune in to hear more about the …
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165. Jazz and Philanthropy
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10:01Send us a text This week, let’s chat about the beautiful legacy of philanthropy within the jazz community. Let’s talk about community building work by artists like Jon Batiste, Wynton Marsalis, Ella Fitzgerald and others. Links from today’s episode: Jazz and Philanthropy | Bridge Philanthropic Consulting https://bridgephilanthropicconsulting.com/wp…
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about three ways to be more generous this year! Whether you have five minutes or you have more time, you'll find an idea in this episode that inspires you to become the more generous person that you want to be in 2025. ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode#136 Where does Dolly Pardon donate her money? Lo…
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163. An Intro to the Black Panther Party's Social Programs
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10:43Send us a text Links from today’s episode: The History and Social Work Legacy of the Black Panther Party 2022, International Journal of Education and Human Developments https://ijehd.cgrd.org/images/vol8no1/1.pdf Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network https://bppaln.org/ The Black Panther Party: Challenging Police and Promoting Social Change, Na…
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Send us a text Too often, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy has been simplified to a few memorable phrases from his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. But did you know that Dr. King held some pretty radical money beliefs? Dr. King advocated for social justice and economic equality for all Americans and his ideas still resonate today. This is one…
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Send us a text This week it has finally started to rain in LA and the fires are almost completely contained. As we think about how we can help, please consider supporting the most vulnerable and least supported populations affected by the fires. If you are still considering where to give, here are 8 specific places to consider: https://www.progress…
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160. One Hundred Things to do Today Instead of the Inauguration
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18:38Send us a text Looking for healthy alternatives to going down the inauguration rabbit hole today? You’re not alone! Tune in to hear some practical self-care strategies to help you navigate today. We’ll explore practical techniques for managing stress, setting boundaries, and finding moments of peace. Whether you’re an activist, a concerned citizen,…
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159. How to live out your values this year
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10:52Send us a text Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the coming year? Today’s episode will help you reflect on your achievements from last year and guide you in making intentional choices about how you spend, donate, invest and bank in 2025. Together, we’ll explore ways to support local businesses, give generously to causes you care about, a…
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Send us a text This week let’s reminisce on the official Progressive Pockets predictions for 2024 and make some new predictions for 2025. In the meantime, please reach out with topics you’d like to hear covered this year on the show! ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode#123 Poor People’s Campaign Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja: Website htt…
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Send us a text This week’s episode is a quick recap of the most popular episodes of 2024. Whether you’re a new listener or you want to take a walk down memory lane, enjoy these top picks of the year! Previous Recap Videos Episode#103 Most Popular Episodes of 2023 Episode#62 Most popular episodes of 2022 Most popular episodes of 2024: Episode#147 Th…
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156. Getting a tax break for your donations this year
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12:38Send us a text Did you know that the US has offered tax breaks for charitable donations since income tax rates were increased to fund World War I? What does the IRS recommend to ensure that your donations qualify you for tax breaks? And is all of that effort even worth it? Tune in this week to find out more… Links from today’s episode: Tax deductio…
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155. How Gen Z thinks about Investing
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11:30Send us a text This week let’s chat about Gen Z and how they tend to invest. As digital natives, Gen Z investors tend to be more comfortable with various investing platforms and apps. As investors who have been exposed to more information about the world, Gen Z investors consider their environmental societal values when they decide whether or not t…
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about a popular book called Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva. It is a book about money, giving, and social justice. In today’s episode, we will look at how the history of colonization still affects how wealth is used today, often making inequalities worse. Villanueva’s book challenges us to rethink how we …
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about Giving Tuesday going global and how you might plan your own Giving Tuesday this year! Links from today’s episode: Giving Tuesday campaigns from around the globe https://www.givingtuesday.org/blog/global-leaders-local-movements/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode#105 Hosting a pop up giving circl…
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Send us a text The Indigenous "Land Back" movement in the US and Canada has gained momentum in recent years across many Indigenous groups, representing a broad fight for decolonization, protecting their culture, and taking care of the environment. Today we will talk about the movement and how WE can support these efforts! Links from today’s episode…
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151. Hosting a Thanksgiving celebration that's just a little more sustainable
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14:43Send us a text This week let’s chat about some practical suggestions for hosting a Thanksgiving that’s just a little more sustainable. From planning the meal to polling guests before they show up, you’re sure to leave today’s episode with at least one idea you hadn’t considered before! Links from today’s episode: Time Magazine: Thanksgiving Food Wa…
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Send us a text This week’s episode is raw and unedited. It’s a heart to heart about where we go from here. ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode#105 Introducing Progressive Pockets! New name, same great taste Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja: Website https://www.progressivepockets.com Twitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me: Ema…
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149. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets (Replay)
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13:26Send us a text In this week's replay, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need to be a billionaire to make a difference! Let’s talk about the rapid fundraising that has characterized the early days of VP Kamala Harris’ run for President of the United States and the role that the Win With Bl…
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148. Is your bank funding politicians you don't support? Consider these 4 banks instead
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12:29Send us a text Ever think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash in your checking and savings account to fund fossil fuel companies or gun manufacturers, the reality is that the banks are using their own set of societal values to deploy our cash every single day. In today’s episode, let’s talk about community …
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147. The surprising truth about what ESG actually means
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27:46Send us a text Welcome back to Progressive Pockets! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line up our values and our money. When we think about the things that keep us up at night. Whether that’s climate change, or homelessness, or the systematic oppression of our communities, we usually talk about how we can claim our power when we vote. S…
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