Category Archives: Voting Rights Act

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.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜    We are fighting against the most concerted state-based effort to undermine Black voting strength since the Civil Rights Mvmt. And in that context, the Supreme Court has again, & w/abandon, shredded … Continue reading →

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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.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜  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 →

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Open Thread | Those Who Want to Suppress the Vote

Posted on May 19, 2021 by rikyrah

Ari Berman is always on it. Keeping up with the Demons who want to suppress the vote.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜  WATCH: @AriBerman explains on @allinwithchris the most shocking parts of his big story with @NickSurgey about how conservative dark money is running a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the New Jim Crow

Posted on April 9, 2021 by rikyrah

Texas has decided that Georgia shouldn’t be alone.   The Texas Senate just voted to limit Texans' voting options. Senate Bill 7, a GOP priority, would limit early voting hours, prohibit drive-thru voting and bar local election officials from proactively … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Jim Crow Is Back With A Vengeance In Georgia๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ 

Posted on March 26, 2021 by rikyrah

Well, Jim Crow-2021 Version, came to Georgia.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜    Breaking: Georgia Republicans passed restrictive new changes to the state election process. The new law will limit early voting and add additional voter ID requirements to mail voting. We're breaking down the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, Moscow Mitch Is Lying Again๐Ÿ˜’

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, RECEIPTS๐Ÿ‘ HAVE ๐Ÿ‘BEEN๐Ÿ‘ BROUGHT ๐Ÿ‘   Filibuster … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 | 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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