Category Archives: Democracy

Open Thread | The Supreme Court Struck Down Roe vs Wade

Posted on September 3, 2021 by rikyrah

By a 5–4 vote, the Supreme Court just allowed Texas to enforce a law that prohibits abortions after six weeks, with no exception for rape or incest. Roe v. Wade is, functionally, overturned. Justice Sotomayor all but says it. https://t.co/elazEg3xdZ … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, The President Laid Out His Vision For The Country

Posted on April 29, 2021 by rikyrah

And, I loved the speech.🤗   President Biden understands this history even if the media doesn't. "Madam Vice President…" pic.twitter.com/esmP2cT2fg — Tommy moderna-vaX-Topher (@tommyxtopher) April 29, 2021 I’m so damn proud of @POTUS @JoeBiden !!! For too long we needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Domestic Terrorism, Dr. Jill Biden, Economics, Economy, Education, Employment News, Gun control, Immigration, Immigration Reform, Income Inequality, Infrastructure, injustice, Institutional Racism, Justice, Open Thread, Police Reform, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Open Thread | So, Moscow Mitch Is Lying Again😒

Posted on March 24, 2021 by rikyrah

Asked about the filibuster, Moscow Mitch had the nerve to lie that was never used in racial terms. Lie Lie Lie Well, folks couldn’t let that stand. RECEIPTS have been brought… I say, RECEIPTS👏 HAVE 👏BEEN👏 BROUGHT 👏   Filibuster … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Democracy, discrimination, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Open Thread | We Must Support Kristen Clarke

Posted on March 22, 2021 by rikyrah

Ms. Clarke is one of the good guys. She also is a fierce defender of Voting Rights. OF COURSE, the right hates her and is lying on her. But, we have to dig in and get her into the DOJ. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Department of Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , | 31 Comments

Open Thread | Voter Suppression, 2021 Georgia Version

Posted on March 10, 2021 by rikyrah

They are determined to block the Black vote in Georgia.😡😡😡 Well, Everywhere😠😠     Under its current leadership, GA has become the state with the longest wait lines in the country esp in urban areas. In 2020, black voters still … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The House Passes H. R. 1. This MUST Be Signed Into Law

Posted on March 5, 2021 by rikyrah

The House just passed H.R. 1. This MUST BE PASSED BY THE SENATE AND SENT TO 46 TO SIGN INTO LAW!   H.R. 1, the "For the People Act': Overhauls government ethics and campaign finance laws Creates automatic voter registration … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Democracy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , | 40 Comments

Open Thread | Inauguration Day!👏👏🤗🤗

Posted on January 20, 2021 by rikyrah

Today is Inauguration Day!😊😊     Three days.https://t.co/32suUJYO1f pic.twitter.com/jZyIZ3Xviq — Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) January 17, 2021 This is … stunning. pic.twitter.com/Eot76Updy8 — Marc Ambinder (@marcambinder) January 19, 2021 Two. Days. pic.twitter.com/PKLWHmGgyF — Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) January 18, 2021 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | History Made

Posted on January 14, 2021 by rikyrah

Well, Dolt45 has made history.   BREAKING: The House has voted to impeach President Trump for inciting an insurrection against the federal government at the U.S. Capitol. He's the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. https://t.co/RpYQXYT0Ss — … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Impeachment, the Sequel😒😒

Posted on January 13, 2021 by rikyrah

So, today, Donald Trump makes history. The first President to be impeached TWICE. TWICE. And, all it took was a little Sedition to get here. Make no mistake. It was sedition against the duly elected future government that had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Conspiracy, Corruption, Current Events, Democracy, Domestic Terrorism, Elections, impeachment, Justice, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Open Thread | So, This Happened 😡😡😡

Posted on January 7, 2021 by rikyrah

Sigh. Yesterday .   European news outlets are reporting a coup is taking place in the United States. — Mike Jason (@mikejason73) January 6, 2021 Well. Well. Well.   I mean…is anything that happened yesterday a surprise?   No. It’s … Continue reading →

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