The Only Way To End All This Talk About 'Self-Deportation'

“Illegals," “Anchor Babies," “Show Me Your Papers” — unless you were born under a rock, you’ve heard these slurs. Not to mention the record deportations of folks who have literally crossed deserts so their children could have a better future. 

Stereotyping and racism aren’t new, but one surefire way to stop them in their tracks is to show people in power that you’ve got a voter registration card — and that you’re not afraid to use it. 

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“Illegals," “Anchor Babies," “Show Me Your Papers” — unless you were born under a rock, you’ve heard these slurs. Not to mention the record deportations of folks who have literally crossed deserts so their children could have a better future. 

Stereotyping and racism aren’t new, but one surefire way to stop them in their tracks is to show people in power that you’ve got a voter registration card — and that you’re not afraid to use it. 

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