On Yom Kippur, let’s vow to work toward abolishing white supremacy and misogyny.
Voting Rights
The bill has very little chance of being passed as Republicans are almost certain to filibuster it.
Joe Biden has told Democratic leadership in Congress that he’s ready to make calls campaigning for filibuster reform.
The law restricts all methods of voting responsible for the record turnout last year, especially among nonwhite voters.
Mutual aid efforts can be paired with fights against the powerful systems that must be overcome.
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign the bill outlawing drive-through and 24-hour voting into law.
If made into law, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act could help stem the tide of GOP voter suppression laws.
Gavin Newsom’s replacement with a Republican could change the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
A mass march on August 28 will call on Senate Democrats to ditch the filibuster and pass voting rights legislation.
Progressives have criticized the administration for putting the onus on largely Black and Brown voting rights groups.