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In a City Where 15 Percent of Voters Elected the Mayor, Downtown Is Claiming Power

Sara Vigneri

November 06, 2017 |

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Response Location: United States, Allentown, Pennsylvania

POWER Northeast is trying to fight against voter disenchantment and reach the parts of the community that usually feel excluded and disillusioned by politics. This organization goes all over Allentown, Pennsylvania speaking to the formally incarcerated and minorities, advocating to political leaders on behalf of the public, and helping make voter registration easier.

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