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Passing the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act are Top Priorities for Democrats, But They Need Majorities to Do It

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said during the Democratic National Convention that he would make passing the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act a 2025 priority. But THAT requires Democratic majorities in the House and Senate – AND fixing the filibuster.

‘This wasn’t politics as usual, this was politics for profit.’ U.S. Senator Robert Menendez Convicted of Bribery & Conspiracy Charges.

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez was convicted July 16th on all federal charges of conspiracy, bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction and acting as a foreign agent in schemes involving an Egyptian-American businessman and a New Jersey developer.

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Reintroduced to Restore VRA “Preclearance” Requirements for States with Ongoing Voter Suppression

March 3, 2024March 4, 2024

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act has been reintroduced in Congress, backed by virtually every civil rights and democracy organization in the country. What is this landmark bill, and why should you – and Congress – care about it?

Ranked Choice Voting Wins in Michigan Cities Blocked by State Law; Voter Choice Act RCV Bill Reintroduced in U.S. Senate

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

Voters in three Michigan cities approved ranked choice voting November 7th, but state law doesn’t yet allow it. November 15th, the Voter Choice Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate, proposing matching funds for state and local governments to implement RCV.

Two Bills Introduced in Congress Would Expand Mail-In Voting in States, Fund Election Administration

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Two pieces of federal legislation introduced last week would expand mail-in voting around the country. One of those bills would also help recruit and train poll workers, and provide financial support for administering elections.