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Washington State Legislative Update: Advocates, Black Legislators Denounce GOP’s Attempt To Dismantle State Office Of Equity
Washington state lawmakers are opposing a Republican bill that would dismantle the Office of Equity, which is dedicated to ensuring racial justice and fairness in state policies, and is calling on…
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