If you want to win an election, you need to raise a ton of money. A lot of brilliant women of color decide not to run for office because the price for entry feels too high. In this episode, Maya and Rep. Lauren Underwood of Illinois’ 14th district discuss all things fundraising - why it matters and how we can transform the process.

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