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Briefly

The phrase 'Out of many, one,' emblematic of American unity since the 1780s, raises questions about the actual unity of the nation. While the motto symbolizes the coming together of diverse peoples from various countries, the reality showcases systemic issues in federal elections. Despite being national events, elections are handled state-by-state, allowing voter suppression tactics, such as drawn-out district maps and ID laws, which disenfranchise many citizens. This reveals the gap between the ideal of unity and the practices that often undermine it.
The phrase 'Out of many, one' symbolizes the unity of diverse peoples in America but raises questions about the reality of that unity, especially in voting.
Federal elections are indeed national but are conducted with varied state laws that often disenfranchise citizens through voter suppression tactics.
Read at Portland Mercury
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