Despite unprecedented attacks on our embattled democracy, the brakes worked. The braking system of democracy is in ragged condition right now, but it’s still there. The brakes work every time we register to vote and help others do the same. The brakes work when we provide transportation for someone who otherwise wouldn’t make it to the polls. The brakes work when we see a long line of people waiting to vote and offer them water. The brakes work when we go to town meetings, make our voices heard, and listen to the voices of others. The brakes work when we organize, fundraise, and canvass. The
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