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" 'We the People' of this multiracial democracy have always believed in more."

— Ashleigh Gardere , Highlights from PolicyLink Equity Summit 2024
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September 2025

A Revolution of the Soul

We the people of the United States stand at a critical crossroads in our history, and we have a choice to make. The mandate of this moment is to govern for all. On the precipice of a fifth industrial revolution

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Our Journey to a Consciousness of All

To renew ourselves and the nation, we must envision and build a shared future so expansive and uncompromising that it becomes irresistible.

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The Evolution of a Movement

We envisioned a big tent years ago. Now, a multiracial movement guided by equity, justice, and radical imagination stands ready to transform our democracy to serve all.

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August 2025

The Call Is Coming From Inside the House

What we ask of our institutions, systems, and governing structures—to love all—we must also ask of ourselves.

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September 2025
A Revolution of the Soul
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Our Journey to a Consciousness of All
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The Evolution of a Movement
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August 2025
The Call Is Coming From Inside the House

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