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Haas, Jr. Fund News    |    June 18, 2019
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No matter where we are on the political spectrum, I think we can all agree that more participation in our democracy makes the country stronger.

As we mark the 50-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising for LGBT rights, it’s exciting to see how new communities are making their voices heard today. From Black Lives Matter to the #MeToo movement, we’ve seen a powerful surge of enthusiasm and energy from the grassroots across the country. Unprecedented numbers of new leaders, voters, volunteers, and donors are stepping forward and working for change.

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