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Stacey Abrams: “That proof has to be done in concert with state and local…”

Featuring: Stacey Abrams, Democratic | Former Candidate, Governor of Georgia

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But you cannot expose harm without offering solutions. And so I would argue that Congress in 26 is Democrats in Congress, Independents in Congress have to actually offer proof that democracy can deliver. But That proof has to be done in concert with state and local leaders, in concert with state and local communities. We have to have an echo chamber of democracy, much in the way they've created an echo chamber of authoritarianism. Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams is brought to you by Acorns Thinking about your financial future can be daunting. (17:26–17:34)

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Asserts that demonstrating democracy's effectiveness requires collaboration with state and local entities.

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