Election Reforms: Senate Democrats Flag Revamped Voting Rights Bill
Revamped voting rights legislation was unveiled Tuesday by Senate Democrats eager to pass sweeping federal election reforms as the prospect of a GOP filibuster looms larger.
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Horace Cooper: President Biden Is ‘Walking Bigotry’
Horace Cooper referred to the president as “walking bigotry” for his history of racist remarks, while blasting the media for “hypocrisy” in turning a blind eye to such incidents.
House Democrats Pass Federal Takeover of America’s Elections
House Democrats passed legislation Tuesday that would federalize America’s electoral system, giving President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) significant control over election law.
Eric Holder: ‘Citizens Need to Be in Streets’ Getting Arrested over Voting Rights
Former Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder said Thursday on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” that protesters needed to be “in the streets” getting arrested in the political fight over voting laws.
Barbara Lee: We Need H.R. 1 and H.R. 4 So People Aren’t ‘Totally Oppressed’ and ‘Not Part of This Country’s Democracy’
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) stated that there are those who “want to keep others in a place where we’re totally oppressed and totally not part of this country’s democracy.” She added that this goes
Hank Johnson: ‘Folks Are Trying to Kill Us’ on Voting – Must Confront ‘Evil’ That ‘Is Ready to Choke Us’ Unless We Show We’ll ‘Seize Control’
On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) stated that “these folks are trying to kill us right now as far as our right to vote. They’re trying to kill our democracy,” and urged people “confront this
Biden: ‘Can’t Stop’ Americans from Voting, People Are ‘Going to Show Up Again’
During a town hall on CNN on Wednesday, President Joe Biden argued that people can’t be stopped from voting, as demonstrated by the fact that, in the middle of a pandemic, a record number of people, turned out to vote,
Democrat Joyce Beatty Draws Comparison Between Her Arrest and Martin Luther King Jr.’s
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), who was arrested in the Hart Senate Office Building by Capitol Police this week after she led a protest into the building, drew a comparison between her arrest and the arrest of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Tim Kaine: ‘We Have All 50 Democrats Onboard’ for Very Robust Voting Protections
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) said Thursday on MSNBC’s “Ayman Mohyeldin Reports” that all 50 Senate Democrats support a “robust” package on voting.
‘Monumental’: Sharpton Touts Biden Voting Rights Speech
MSNBC’s Al Sharpton on Thursday praised President Joe Biden’s speech on voting rights in Philadelphia the day before.
Kamala Harris Hints She Discussed Filibuster Changes on ‘Voting Rights’ with Senators
Vice President Kamala Harris suggested Tuesday on NPR that she has talked to senators about a voting rights exception to the legislative filibuster suggested to her by House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC).
Sharpton: ‘Filibuster Should Not Stand in the Way of Democracy’
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Hallie Jackson Reports,” network anchor Al Sharpton called for a workaround for the filibuster to secure more voting rights.
Sharpton: We ‘Cannot Sit by and Allow Them to Erode Our Voting Rights’
MSNBC’s Al Sharpton on Friday warned that the United States is “on the precipice of” eroding the voting rights of minorities.
Dem Rep. Allred: Status Quo on Voting ‘Untenable’ – Don’t Want to Go Into 2022 Knowing ‘It’s Not Going to Be a Free and Fair Election’
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Ayman Mohyeldin Reports,” Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) argued that President Joe Biden needs to push harder for voting legislation “Because the status quo is going to be untenable. We do not want to be sitting
Brooks: 2022 Elections Will Be Fair, But It’s ‘Abhorrent’ to Support ‘Disparate Outcomes Along Racial Grounds’
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks said that while the 2022 elections will be fair, “it’s just abhorrent” for any legislature to support laws that have “disparate outcomes along racial grounds.” After arguing that there is a racially
Brooks: Impact of Voting Changes ‘Is Pretty Minimal’ – SCOTUS AZ Ruling Isn’t ‘Catastrophic’
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that while the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of Arizona’s voting rules was a mistaken ruling, “it’s probably not a catastrophic one” because “the research suggests the impact of all these
Dem Sen. Casey: Dems Have to Protect Voting Rights to ‘Preserve Our Democracy’ – ‘We’re at a Point of No Return’
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) stated that “we’re at a point of no return.” And Democrats are either going to protect “voter rights to preserve the democracy or we’re not.” Casey said, “Ali, we’re —
Cori Bush on SCOTUS Decision: Black, Brown, and Indigenous People’ Will ‘Lose Their Ability to Vote’ for Change
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) believes minorities will lose their ability to vote for “the change that we need” if the filibuster remains in place, making the remarks after the Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to uphold Arizona’s law banning ballot harvesting and out-of-precinct voting.
Jaime Harrison: SCOTUS Ruling Used the ‘Poison of Jim Crow’ to Weaken the Voting Rights Act
During a Thursday appearance on MSNBC’s “The Last Word,” DNC Chair Jaime Harrison reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Arizona law that bans ballot harvesting and a policy that throws out ballots cast by voters in precincts in which they do not reside.
Manchin: ‘When Corporate America Pushes Back, the Legislatures Will Do the Right Thing’ on Voting Laws
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Cuomo Primetime,” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) stated that “when constituents push back, when corporate America pushes back, the legislatures will do the right thing” on voting laws. Manchin said the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
‘What Even Is This?’: Fans Blast ‘Hideous’ MLB All-Star Game Unis
Major League Baseball is taking a storm of ridicule after unveiling its “hideous” new All-Star Game uniforms.
Toobin: Voting Rights Expansion ‘Life or Death for the Democracy’ — This Is ‘an Existential Crisis for United States’
Fresh off his several-month hiatus for being caught in an inappropriate situation during a Zoom call with his former New Yorker staff members, CNN chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin is sounding the alarm on voting rights expansion.
JCN Withdraws Lawsuit Against MLB, Vows to ‘Remedy the Injustice’ Inflicted on Small Businesses
The Job Creators Network (JCN) has withdrawn its lawsuit against Major League Baseball (MLB), but they haven’t stopped fighting for small businesses impacted by the league’s decision to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta.
Clyburn: Parts of Manchin’s Voting Proposal ‘Need to Be Worked On’
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) said that while there are many good things in Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) voting proposal, “there are some things that need to be worked on, and they will
Stacey Abrams Says She Would ‘Absolutely’ Back Manchin’s Voting Rights Proposal
Appearing Thursday on CNN’s New Day, voting rights activist and failed Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams expressed support for Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) voting rights compromise proposal.
Mitch McConnell Slams the Voting Rights ‘Compromise’ as the ‘Same Rotten Core’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) torched the new “compromise” to the voting rights legislation, saying it has a “rotten core.”
Judge Rejects Effort to Return MLB All-Star Game to Georgia
NEW YORK — A Manhattan judge on Thursday rejected an attempt to force Major League Baseball to return next month’s All-Star Game to Atlanta.
Black Clergy Group Calls on MLB to Return All-Star Game to Atlanta
A group of black clergymen are in support of a lawsuit against MLB demanding that the league return its All-Star Game to Atlanta.
Georgia Gov. Candidate Vernon Jones Files Brief Supporting Lawsuit Against MLB
Vernon Jones, a GOP candidate for governor, submitted a filing in support of a suit attacking MLB for pulling its All-Star Game from Georgia.
Jemele Hill Calls Joe Manchin ‘Power-Hungry White Dude’ Upholding ‘White Supremacy’
Former ESPN host Jemele Hill accused Senator Joe Manchin (D, WV) of being a “power-hungry white dude” after the senator refused to vote for the Biden Administration’s overhaul of U.S. election law.
Former Attorney General Ed Meese Filing Brief to Support Suit Against MLB All-Star Move
Former Attorney General Ed Meese filed an amicus brief in Manhattan Monday morning supporting the lawsuit against MLB for moving the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver.
CNN’s Lemon to Manchin and Sinema: ‘Don’t Hide Behind the Filibuster’ – Just Say ‘Black and Brown People’s Votes Should Be Restricted’
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Don Lemon Tonight,” host Don Lemon stated that Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) shouldn’t “hide behind the filibuster” and if they won’t support breaking the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation, they should
Joe Biden Appoints Kamala Harris to Lead Again — On Voting Rights
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday his decision to put Vice President Kamala Harris in charge of defending voting rights — adding another major leadership task to her existing portfolio.
MLB, Players Union Face Lawsuit for Pulling All-Star Game from Atlanta
Major League Baseball (MLB) has said they are pulling this year’s All-Star Game from Atlanta. However, they won’t be going anywhere without a legal fight.
Joe Biden on Memorial Day: ‘Democracy Itself Is in Peril’ with Restrictive Voting Laws
President Joe Biden warned Americans on Memorial Day Monday that democracy in their country was “in peril,” citing concerns about the current political climate and restrictive voting laws.
Corporate Leaders Reportedly Targeting Election Integrity Efforts Behind the Scenes
Corporate leaders are targeting Republican election integrity efforts behind the scenes, hoping to shift the political dial in their favor by convincing lawmakers to reject basic election integrity laws in the future.
New York City Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang: Give Noncitizens Voting Rights
Andrew Yang, former Democrat presidential candidate and current New York City mayoral candidate, said noncitizens should have the right to vote, outlining his vision during a “reforming democracy” press event Tuesday.
Pelosi: Our Chances of Holding the House ‘Would Be Better’ If We Pass H.R. 1
During an interview aired on Wednesday’s “PBS NewsHour,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said that Democrats will have a better chance of holding the House in 2022 if they pass H.R. and S. 1 “in order to remove obstacles to
UK ‘Conservatives’ Want to Allow Children to Vote, for Some Reason
The Conservatives should lead the way in pushing for an expansion of the voting franchise to children, Tory MP Tobias Ellwood said on Tuesday.
Abrams: ‘As a Partisan,’ I Worry New Voting Laws Could Cause Dems to Lose in 2022
During an interview with “PBS NewsHour” Senior National Correspondent Amna Nawaz on Tuesday, former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams stated that, “as a partisan,” she is worried that the various voting laws passed in several states could cause Democrats, who are
