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The Atlantic: The exceptions to the rulers

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez earned her seat in Congress and she has been under constant attack from conservatives that are trying to discredit her background and her ability to serve the public at such a young age. Although the similar tactics were used with former President Barack Obama, both Obama and Ocasio-Cortez have been inspirational to the advancement of people of color in government positions.

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The Guardian: ‘Barely above water’: US shutdown hits black federal workers hardest

Black federal workers are at the front end of the financial burden that this government shutdown has placed on many federal workers. The large racial wealth gap makes black workers dependent on a steady flow of income and drastically disadvantaged when that income is delayed.

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CityLab: Low-income renters face eviction, thanks to the government shutdown

As the government shutdown continues, low-income residents who depend on housing aid cannot receive assistance paying their rent. Landlords will not be able to afford to house these residents and will likely evict them. Advocated have reached out to Congress to highlight the impacts of the shutdown on low-income housing recipients.

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Washington Post: Housing vouchers mostly move families into impoverished neighborhoods, even when better apartments exist elsewhere

Low-income families using federal housing vouchers remain concentrated in high-poverty, racially segregated neighborhoods with little opportunity — even when affordable apartments are available in higher-income neighborhoods.

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