"Whether it is access to voting rights, representation in government, or the outsized influence of money in our political system, the opportunity to interact with and participate in democracy is available to some, but blocked for many."
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Nina Turner is a prominent American politician and activist, renowned for her passionate advocacy for progressive causes. Born on December 7, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, she served as a state senator and garnered national attention for her role in Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaigns. A former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, Turner has consistently championed issues like healthcare reform and voting rights, inspiring many with her unwavering commitment to social justice. Her legacy continues to resonate as she empowers marginalized voices across the nation.
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"We live in a country that sent people to the moon. This accomplishment, along with other bold leaps of faith, required political will, determination and imagination. Providing health care for all of our citizens requires the same force of will."
Nina Turner
"My grandmother bought me a set of Encyclopedia Britannica's when I was little, and I remember sitting on the floor reading through these just dreaming of all the possibilities. My mind would always go toward me becoming a nurse or a teacher because, even back then, I knew I wanted to do my part to make the world a richer place."
Nina Turner
"Does being practical mean we prop up a legal system that's unfair, that bears its weight down on black men and black women, and by extension if you are Hispanic or indigenous or poor? Does being practical mean you don't say to the American people you deserve better than you're getting? That's not the practical we want."
Nina Turner