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Race and identity have long determined who has power and who makes decisions. But power dynamics are changing.

That’s why we’re bringing you The Recast, a new newsletter with fresh insights and voices that challenge “business as usual.”
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In our first issue, we’re taking a closer look at Congress.

The 117th Congress is the most diverse ever, but there's a disconnect between the diversity among Congress members and the folks who work for them.
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Staffers are tasked with drafting policies, planning legislative rollouts, monitoring staff pay rates and scheduling committee hearings.

And in Congress very few people of color can be found in their ranks.
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We also took a closer look at a recent string of violent attacks against elderly Asian Americans.

Race-based crimes against Asian Americans have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic as bigots look for a Covid scapegoat. politi.co/3pNFJOa

Some AAPI politicians like @RepJudyChu are pushing for the reintroduction of the No Hate Act, which sets up a framework for collecting hate crime data and grants for state-run hate crime hotlines.

It passed in the House last May but died in the Senate.
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There are many more stories to tell about how race and identity intersect with power and politics.

Join us in exploring them all in The Recast, every Tuesday and Friday:
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P.S. We want to hear from you, too.

How do race and identity shape your life? What do you think of the country’s ever-changing political scene? Who are the up-and-coming leaders molding politics and power? Tell us in the replies or email [e-mail] and let us know.