Opinion: ‘The Wire’ Star Wendell Pierce: Why It Is Vital to Vote for Kamala Harris

Wendell Pierce is a Tony Award-nominated actor who is known for iconic roles such as Bunk in the critically acclaimed TV series “The Wire,” Antoine Baptiste in “Treme,” and James Greer in “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.” He currently stars in the CBS series “Elsbeth.” Here, he explains why he plans to vote for Kamala Harris.

“When evil people plot, good people plan.” I still subscribe to this civil rights movement mantra, especially in the run-up to this most consequential of elections. We have less than 70 days to make an impact—for me, and other Vice President Harris supporters, it’s all hands on deck.

I like Kamala Harris because of her policies and economic plans, her determination to protect reproductive rights and to see through climate change legislation and an assault gun ban, and her plans to allow people the opportunity to purchase their homes. I know how important that was in my New Orleans neighborhood after Hurricane Katrina.

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