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For the People Act
Compromise Bill on Voting Rights Includes Disenfranchising Voter ID Requirements
The bill has very little chance of being passed as Republicans are almost certain to filibuster it.
Biden Says He Will Push Senate on Filibuster Reform Over Voting Rights
Joe Biden has told Democratic leadership in Congress that he’s ready to make calls campaigning for filibuster reform.
Abbott Signs Voter Suppression Law, Making It Even Harder to Vote in Texas
The law restricts all methods of voting responsible for the record turnout last year, especially among nonwhite voters.
John Lewis Voting Rights Bill Passes House With Zero Republican Votes
If made into law, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act could help stem the tide of GOP voter suppression laws.
TX Voting Rights Fight Takes Ugly Turn as House GOP Vote to Arrest Dem Lawmakers
The GOP Speaker of the house signed 52 civil arrest warrants for the Democrats who absented themselves to deny quorum.
Biden’s Call for “Out-Organizing” Voter Suppression Is Insulting, Say Activists
Progressives have criticized the administration for putting the onus on largely Black and Brown voting rights groups.
100 State Lawmakers From 20 States Join TX Dems in DC to Defend Voting Rights
Dozens of state lawmakers from across the nation will take part in a “week of action” to promote the For the People Act.
Analysis Shows GOP Can Take Control of Congress by Gerrymandering Just 4 States
Rather than legitimately courting voters, Republican-run states could simply redraw maps to “win” Congress.
Poor People’s Campaign Embarks on 27-Mile “March for Democracy” in Texas
The four-day march to Austin demands that Senate Democrats take action against the GOP's assault on voting rights.
AOC Blasts White House Suggestion People Can “Out-Organize” Voter Suppression
Even if communities successfully out-organize, Ocasio-Cortez warned, "the ground is being set to overturn results.”