Category Archives: Voter Suppression

Open Thread | Justice Brown Jackson Came to Educate👏🏾

Posted on October 5, 2022 by rikyrah

They had the case before The Supreme Court that could gut what’s left of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Brown Jackson dove right in. More KBJ: The 14th Amendment "was drafted to give a constitutional foundation for a piece of … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Running Down the Hypocrisy in Florida

Posted on October 4, 2022 by rikyrah

Hurricane Ian laid waste to pretty much the entire State of Florida. The hypocrisy of the Republican elected officials😠😠😠 And, while we are looking at the hypocrisy, please explain how FAIR ELECTIONS CAN BE HELD IN FLORIDA IN NOVEMBER, which … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | We See Those Trying to Sabotage Stacey Abrams’s Candidacy in Georgia

Posted on September 28, 2022 by rikyrah

Not just Ms. Abrams, but, other Black politicians running. Like clockwork, they show up right before elections, and their purpose is to depress African-American turnout. Please understand that Stacey Abrams was on their radar. They never forgave her the success … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, 2022 Elections, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Current Events, Democracy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Open Thread | President Joe Biden and Democrats Go On the Offensive for November 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by rikyrah

President Joe Biden came out swinging last week against the GOP. He was ON FIRE! He called them out, and called a spade a spade. Of course, Democrats taking it to the GOP and not cowering makes the MSM come … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Elections, Employment News, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voter Suppression, voters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Open Thread | The November 2022 Elections

Posted on August 22, 2022 by rikyrah

It’s not an understatement how important the November 2022 Elections are. If the Democrats lose the House, then the 1/6 Committee is DONE. There will be no more investigations into the coup to overthrow this country. In addition, we lose … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Time to be Ride or Ride for DEMOCRACY

Posted on August 4, 2022 by rikyrah

Periodt! 2/2 pic.twitter.com/C3ZaBvoRll — Dr. Virgo (@DrVirgo1981) July 31, 2022 If you aren’t saying VOTE DEMOCRATIC – THEN YOU ARE PRO-FASCISM. PERIODT. It’s an OP! We’re one election away from fascism now is NOT the time for this nonsense. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Vice-President Kamala Harris Visits Selma to Remember Bloody Sunday

Posted on March 7, 2022 by rikyrah

Our Vice-President was in Selma to commemorate “Bloody Sunday”. https://twitter.com/coreybking/status/1500636236809187328?s=19 But the media said VP isn’t popular.. https://t.co/wFl005FvMr — Candidly Tiff (@tify330) March 6, 2022 This photo of @VP Harris leading the March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge today is … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Alabama, Black Excellence, Black History, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Civil Rights, Freedom, History, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, segregation, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Open Thread | So, the filibuster lives another day because of the pair of Trifling Tricks , Sinema and Manchin😠

Posted on January 20, 2022 by rikyrah

Talk about being on the wrong side of history.😠 I swear to Gawd the MSM is determined to not call a thing a thing. Why are they still saying @Sen_JoeManchin and @SenatorSinema support voting rights? They don’t and folks should … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, African Americans, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Culture, Current Events, GOP, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Open Thread | A Supreme Court That Wants to Usher in Jim Crow II Voter Suppression

Posted on July 6, 2021 by rikyrah

The worst court on Voting Rights since Taney.😠😠   https://twitter.com/Sifill_LDF/status/1410615498081931280?s=19 https://twitter.com/Sifill_LDF/status/1410617721952210951?s=19

Posted in African Americans, Black Voter Suppression, History, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics, Supreme Court, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Open Thread | More From GQP Voter Suppression

Posted on May 26, 2021 by rikyrah

Must always keep up with them and their Voter Suppression tactics.😠😠😠 NEW and must-read from @alexazura @CEssig @madisonfdong: Polling places for urban voters of color would be cut under Texas Senate's version of voting bill being negotiated with House, @TexasTribune … Continue reading →

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