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The Pride Progress flag flies underneath the American and California flags, Wednesday, at the Brucker Administration building, San Diego, Calif., May 29, 2024
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John Porten, former director of research at USD's Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, says grassroots work on issues such as homelessness, hunger and dirty beaches can strengthen community bonds and make Americans less susceptible to outside forces determined to further divide the country.
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