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“We actually need conservatives to be better conservatives and we need liberals to be better and stronger liberals.”

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Van Jones

Van Jones is a civil rights advocate and political activist, born on September 20, 1968. He is known for his involvement in social and environmental justice movements, particularly in the fight against climate change and racial inequality. more

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