There is hope that Manchin may be more receptive to a filibuster carve-out, which is critical for the passage of voting rights legislation.
Democrats articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Stacey Abrams focused on voting rights legislation
Stacey Abrams did not react Monday to a question on possible presidential run instead stating her focus on voting rights legislation.
Top DOJ civil rights official urged Senators to restore Voting Rights Act
Kristen Clarke a top DOJ official for civil rights argues that voting discrimination is “a current-day problem” that should be corrected.
House Democrats introduced the ‘Protecting Our Democracy Act’
The Protecting our Democracy Act introduced by the Democrats in Congress aims to curtail the abuse of power by a sitting US President.
Pass the Freedom to Vote Act
After HR1’s failure, Senate Democrats have proposed the Freedom to Vote Act. It is critical for protecting and strengthening US democracy.
Democrats, GOP Push Back Against Partisan Election Audits
The sham Maricopa County recount has been chastised, largely Democrats but also some Republicans, for compromising election security.
Partisan Segregation Goes Down To Hyper-Local Level
Democrats and Republicans physically cluster together even in tiny geographic areas like cities and neighborhoods, new research.
Democrats Craft Revised Voting Rights Bill
Senate Democrats are prepared to release a revised voting rights bill this week in the hopes of keeping the sweeping legislation alive.
Democrats’ Divide On Voting Rights Widens
Some Democrats argue that Biden’s lofty rhetoric and his willingness to push Congress to approve the For the People Act are at odds.
Dems Making Headlines On Voting Rights, But Little More
Democrats have yet to come up with a viable strategy to fight the slew of Republican state legislators’ efforts to restrict voter access.