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Jasia Smith is a research associate for Domestic Climate Policy at American Progress. Prior to joining American Progress, she was an intern for Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and a student board member and coordinator for her university scholarship office, the Georgetown Scholars Program, which supports the needs of first-generation low-income college students. She graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in science, technology, and international affairs and a concentration in energy and environment. Smith is from Washington, D.C., and cherry blossom season is among her favorite times of the year.

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Historic Investments in Electric Vehicle Batteries and Chargers are Expanding Opportunities in Communities with High Poverty Rates

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How States Can Equitably Deliver Home Electrification Rebates

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Why the Farm Bill May Be the Highest-Stakes Climate Fight Flying Below the Radar

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