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News Articles & Media Coverage → Democracy & Voting Rights

Democratic National Convention: Day 1

Sonja Diaz joins KTLA as a political analyst for the Democratic National Convention. “Today is about party unity and thinking through a concrete party platform that will speak on so many issues Americans care about tonight.”

Read More | August 22, 2020

News Articles & Media Coverage → Civil Rights

Who the 19th Amendment and the Suffrage Movement Left Behind

“The fight for dignity and gender parity is a battle for every American. As we face unprecedented challenges, the path towards recovery and a democracy that achieves the principles of our Declaration of Independence can only be realized with full political representation of women of color”, said UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Founding Director, Sonja Diaz.

Read More | August 22, 2020

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UCLA students, staff join California leaders to set a Latino agenda

For both Maria Morales and Adriana Bernal, being a part of the meeting was squarely in line with the reasons they joined the policy initiative as student fellows: collaborating with civil rights organizations and elected officials to develop data-based policy recommendations that can improve lives for communities of color.

Read More | August 22, 2020

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Democratic National Convention: Day 2

Sonja Diaz joins KTLA as a political analyst for the Democratic National Convention. “The nominating speeches spoke to the issues Americans care about: the economy, the need to address the COVID-19 crisis, and embracing our nation’s diversity as a strength rather than a weakness.”

Read More | August 22, 2020

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Biden gets boost from Latino, Black voters after Harris pick: polls

“During the primary, Harris was quite popular with Latinos. She is well regarded in California and has been a champion for immigrant rights and working families her entire career. So I’m not surprised to see that she was well received, but the magnitude of the jump — about 15 net points in favor of Biden … Continued

Read More | August 22, 2020

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