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How to pursue political power when visibility creates community risk

I want to run for city council but putting myself in public view feels dangerous when so many people in my family are still undocumented.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

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Political participation can feel impossible when increased visibility threatens the safety of vulnerable loved ones.

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