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Mar 2024
44m 13s

How Do You Get Involved In Politics?

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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With November right around the corner, many people are expressing frustration with our current political leaders. So this week civic leader Lauren Baer tells us all about how we can all get involved in politics to create the change we want to see! Is electoral politics for me? What are all the different roles in a campaign? Where can I get started if I don’t ... Show More
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