Category Archives: Black Voter Suppression

Open Thread | Why We Need A New Voting Rights Act To Cover The ENTIRE COUNTRY

Posted on February 3, 2021 by rikyrah

The GOP cannot win in fair elections. So, of course, they are doing what they can for Voter Suppression.   For Republicans, a functional democracy is one in which their opponents are not allowed to win https://t.co/P3soOVtBUO pic.twitter.com/ab9mt2Jrnp — Adam … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Point About the GOP That Should Not Be Overlooked

Posted on January 25, 2021 by rikyrah

This is an excellent thread by Steve Schmidt. He breaks down what they did. How un-American it was, and why, from where I sit, I have no interest in “unity” with these traitors.๐Ÿ˜ก๐Ÿ˜ก   There is a profoundly important issue … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Georgia Folks- CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION!๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ 

Posted on November 24, 2020 by rikyrah

How do you JUST VOTE IN NOVEMBER AND GET PURGED FROM THE VOTING ROLLS?๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜    VOTERS ARE BEING PURGED IN GEORGIA. This should be a MUCH bigger story.pic.twitter.com/aPmxJd0gpN — Davids_annie (@Davidsannie4) November 23, 2020

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Open Thread | “We were born on the right side of history.”

Posted on November 16, 2020 by rikyrah

Never thought of it that way, but I do believe the professor is right.     The story of how the Democrats won the presidency can be traced back to one demographic: Black women. And itโ€™s not just the VP-elect … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More Thoughts On The Election

Posted on November 11, 2020 by rikyrah

Had more time to think about the election. To absorb the victory. I want to thank all the Democratic voters in 2018. Why 2018? Because, thatโ€™s when we elected Democratic Governors in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania. Having those Democratic Governors MATTERED … Continue reading →

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Congratulations President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris

Posted on November 7, 2020 by rikyrah

The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president. It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. Thank you to everyone who helped make … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Today Is The Day

Posted on November 3, 2020 by rikyrah

Do we continue the American Experiment? I hope so. Never has the choice been so stark.     President Biden (Iโ€™m claiming it!) is on CSPAN right now! — PragmaticObotsUnite (@PragObots) November 3, 2020 Sen. Kamala Harris: "We have witnessed … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, I wasn’t going comment on this Ice Cube mess, BUT..

Posted on October 19, 2020 by rikyrah

He keeps on stepping in it. There are always things that you can count on. Some Black folks that NEVER EVER talk or participate in politics coming around a few months before a national election is one of them. You … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Democratic Party Convention is Over: Do You Have A Voting Plan?

Posted on August 21, 2020 by rikyrah

The adorableness๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค— ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ#DemConvention pic.twitter.com/WY5NmDgfR1 — 2020 #DemConvention ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ (@DemConvention) August 21, 2020 Well, the Democratic Convention is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the team that we need to be in the White House come January 2021. Now, itโ€™s … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What Could Happen With The Election?

Posted on August 5, 2020 by rikyrah

Great Twitter thread about the possibilities of this election:   1/ Here's how Trump & his team work: – Announce something outrageous and illegal. Followers act on it. Critics scream & go to court. Court says "stop."– Trump team announces … Continue reading →

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