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Aloha Backenstose is the senior motion graphics producer for the Digital Advocacy team at American Progress. They grew up in Arlington, Virginia, and recently graduated from James Madison University, where they studied both film production and film studies. Much of their work, including an award-winning short documentary, centers on the experiences of minority groups. Prior to becoming a full-time staff member, Backenstose was an intern with the Production department.
The Center for American Progress and partners gathered to discuss bipartisan clean slate legislation—policies to automatically clear certain criminal records and give people relief from discrimination.
The families of gun violence victims are speaking up and telling their elected officials that the United States' gun violence epidemic has gone on for far too long.
A new school enrollment and application process could help ensure students are matched with the schools they choose.
