“Whether it is access to voting rights, representation in government, or the outsized influence of money in our political system, the opportunity to interact with and participate in democracy is available to some, but blocked for many.”

American politician and television personality

Nina Turner is an American politician and television personality. A member of the Democratic Party, she served on the Cleveland City Council from 2006 to 2008 and in the Ohio Senate from 2008 to 2014. She is also a self-described democratic socialist. Turner is known for her outspoken progressive politics, which have been described as progressive, left-wing, or far-left. Her public profile comes from both elected office and television work, and her statements often reflect her political beliefs and advocacy.