Census Cuts: A Blow to Representation, Inequality, and the Future of Democracy The US Department of Commerce's proposed rule is a brazen attempt to silence marginalized communities, conceal systemic inequalities, and undermine democracy.
By abandoning questions about racial minorities and LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as excluding undocumented immigrants from the count, this move would represent a staggering regression for the nation's census.
This decision has far reaching implications, particularly in states with substantial numbers of racial and ethnic minorities.