"The thing about rights is they're not actually supposed to be voted on. That's why they're called rights."
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About Benjamin Todd Jealous
Benjamin Todd Jealous is an American civil rights leader, community organizer, and former president and CEO of the NAACP. Born in 1973 in California, Jealous has been at the forefront of advocating for social and racial justice throughout his career. He has worked on various civil rights issues, including promoting equality in education, advancing criminal justice reform, and combating institutionalized racism.
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