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Washington Post: ‘Dear White Staffers’: Anonymous testimonials about workplace culture grip Capitol Hill
Cites Issue One’s report on congressional staff pay
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Why Congress Needs to Invest in Junior Staff...
Legislative staff are crucial to the daily operations of Congress, both on Capitol Hill and in district offices. Congressional staffers help craft policy, advance legislation, and handle inquiries from constituents…
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To Honor the Life of MLK, Congress Must Pass Voting Rights Bill
As the nation reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Issue One CEO and Founder Nick Penniman released the following statement: “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated…
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The Hill: Congress can honor the legacy of John Lewis with voting rights protections
By former congressmen and ReFormers Caucus co-chairs Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Tim Roemer (D-IN) Originally appeared in The Hill. This weekend, on the anniversary of the passing of Rep. John…
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Issue One statement on the #StopAsianHate day of action
Today has been designated a “national day of healing and action” to #StopAsianHate by Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) activists in response to the ongoing wave of hate crimes against…
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Issue One calls on Congress to protect elections, restore the Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act (VRA), one of the most significant and successful pieces of civil rights legislation ever passed in the United States, was signed into law 55 years ago…
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Remembering the lives of civil rights champions Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and Rev. C.T. Vivian
In the wake of the deaths of civil rights leaders Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and Rev. C.T. Vivian, Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman issued the following statement: “Rep.…
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Celebrating Juneteenth: Issue One on Political Reform and Racial Justice
Statement by the staff of Issue One Today, June 19, marks Juneteenth, the annual celebration of Black emancipation and freedom in the United States. In remembrance of this occasion, Issue…
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Issue One statement on the killing of George Floyd
In response to the wave of protests by Americans shaken at the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a Minneapolis police officer who pinned him to the…