Series: Election 2020
Vera's 2020 Justice Platform
A new vision for a safer and more equitable country for everyone.
At a time of unprecedented challenge, we’re fighting for justice reform built on bedrock American values and grounded in action at the state and local level.
Vera is committed to
Featured Work
What the Capitol Riots Mean for the Future of Our Democracy
Watching these rioters rampaging through the Capitol Rotunda with impunity, flaunting symbols of slavery and white supremacy, enraged those of us who have encountered police while trying to peacefully exercise freedom of expression on behalf of the oppressed. As an immigrant rights activist, I have personally participated in many actions at the Cap ...
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Kica Matos
States Should Prioritize Incarcerated People for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Documents reveal that the Federal Bureau of Prisons system plans to give its initial supply of vaccines to its staff. Some state leaders say they will exclude incarcerated people from their vaccine priority groups, in violation of CDC recommendations that people who live and work in congregate settings ought to be vaccinated first. These irrational ...
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Nicholas Turner
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Erica Bryant
Leaders Must Act Now to Reduce COVID-19 Behind Bars
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, 63-year-old Ronnie Lauderdale was incarcerated at FMC Lexington in Kentucky, a federal facility that houses people requiring care for existing medical conditions. Many of these conditions—like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease—place residents at high risk of contracting COVID-19 and experiencing severe symptoms. ...
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Insha Rahman
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Elle Teshima