Tag: Vote suppression
Stop Manchin and Sinema from imitating Jim Crow Dixiecrats and letting the filibuster block Civil Rights and Voting Rights
Sinema’s and Manchin’s decisions may well determine whether America remains a democracy or whether it’s indefinitely distorted by minority rule. by Miles Mogulescu Friday, February 20, 2021 “You want to honor John [Lewis]? Let’s honor him…
GOP introduces 100+ voter suppression bills just since beginning of 2021
“Democrats have a clear choice. They can get rid of the filibuster to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the For the People Act to stop GOP voter suppression, or they can allow the…
Hobbs calls for expanded voting rights, blasts GOP election proposals
“Some of these lawmakers are trying to rehash the debunked theories about the 2020 election as an excuse to limit access to voting and it’s shameful,” Hobbs said during a conference hosted by the Voter Protection…
Death threats and intimidation of public officials signal Trump’s autocratic legacy
by Shelley Inglis, University of Dayton Thursday, January 26, 2021 As the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump approaches, federal officials are investigating threats to attack or kill members of Congress. This comes in the…
Report reveals racist conspiracy theorist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene showed support for murdering Democrats
“We’re trending towards ‘execute our opponents’ as [a] not entirely fringe GOP… position,” tweeted one prominent journalist. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – 9:32 p.m. – MST Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene—a freshman…
Inspector General launches probe into whether DOJ officials tried to overturn Presidential Election
“Unconscionable a Trump Justice Department leader would conspire to subvert the people’s will,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in response to allegations against former Acting Assistant AG Jeffrey Clark. by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Monday,…
Senate Democrats prove ‘Democracy Reform is a top priority’ by putting ‘For the People Act’ first
“From a violent insurrection at the Capitol to the countless attempts to silence the vote of millions of Americans, attacks on our democracy have come in many forms,” said incoming Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. by Jessica…
Doing our part in Georgia, ground game pays off
by Wade Rathke January 5, 2021 New Orleans The double-barreled Senate runoff in Georgia has been something to watch, and even more interesting on the ground, as our team found doing our part to assure…
The scary Trump wannabes
by Wade Rathke January 4, 2021 Pearl River, La. When Kentucky Senator and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the voice of reason for the Republicans, you have to know we’re facing real trouble. McConnell had…
Members of Congress demand prosecution of Trump for election tampering
‘Open-and-Shut Federal (and State) Crime’ “We must hold him fully accountable, even after he leaves office. There must be justice.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Monday, January 4, 2021 Democratic members of Congress late Sunday joined…
I never thought Democrats could win Georgia. Could it happen twice?
The critical Senate run-off race is too close to call. But a massive voter mobilization effort may just tip the balance. by Mary Fitzgerald Sunday, January 3, 2021 My mother was 23 when she accidentally got…
Trump accused of ‘criminal extortion’ after asking Georgia officials to ‘find’ 11,000 votes for him
“Knowing what Trump has said in leaked phone calls, just imagine what he’s said in calls that weren’t.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Sunday, January 3, 2021 President Donald J. Trump speaks on the phone as…
Trump calls Ga Governor and demands Dem vote be tossed. – Audio clip
‘I just want to find 11,780 votes’ by Meteor Staff from reports Sunday, January 3, 2021, 12:31 pm MST In a recording of Trump’s call to Georgia’s governor yesterday, President Trump urged fellow Republican Brad Raffensperger,…
On the Doors in Atlanta
by Wade Rathke December 15, 2020 Atlanta The Electoral College licked the envelope and sealed the deal on Joe Biden’s victory for Donald Trump to become the next President of the United States with 306 votes…
Republicans create circular firing squad
by Wade Rathke December 11, 2020 New Orleans Ok, fair enough. Maybe I spoke too soon when I suggested that some grassroots Republican officeholders at the state and local level deserved our thanks for standing…
Trump races to weaken environmental and worker protections, and implement other last-minute policies, before Jan. 20
The Trump administration is rushing to approve dozens of eleventh-hour policy changes. Among them: The Justice Department is fast-tracking a rule that could reintroduce firing squads and electrocutions to federal executions. by Isaac Arnsdorf Six days…
Trump campaign officials started pressuring Georgia’s Secretary of State long before the election
The Republican secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, rejected repeated demands to endorse Trump. As the official overseeing the voting, he believed he should remain neutral. by Jessica Huseman and Mike Spies Long before Republican senators began…
Oh, no, now O’Keefe goes postal
by Wade Rathke November 11, 2020 Atlanta Attorney General Barr, Senator Lindsay Graham and other Republican hardline Trump apologists made quite a bit of a story told by a postal worker in Pennsylvania that he…
Georgia on my mind
by Wade Rathke November 9, 2020 Washington, DC In politics there is always tomorrow, not necessarily for the same candidate or party, but the people will be served after a fashion, and the positions will be…
Trump legal adviser admits campaign Is pining for Supreme Court rescue
‘Hopefully Amy Coney Barrett Will Come Through’ “The GOP is telling the nation, on cable television, that it installed its 6-3 Supreme Court majority in order to steal elections. Believe them.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer…
Arizona officials vow to ‘continue our job’ counting votes as Trump backers—some armed with AR-15s—gather at local election building
“All of us are committed to a fair and efficient count of all votes,” Maricopa County officials said. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Thursday, November 5 Undeterred by a crowd of Trump supporters—some of whom were…
Unions prepare for general strike if Trump subverts election results
“Paired with people in the streets, a strike could help stop a GOP coup.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Sunday, November 1, 2020 Dozens of labor unions have resolved to consider a general strike after Nov….
Justice Kavanaugh parrots Trump mail-in ballot lies as Supreme Court bars extension of Wisconsin deadline
“He’s Down to Steal This Thing” “Kavanaugh is announcing to the world that if it will help Trump win he will join a decision to not count votes.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Tuesday, October 27…
USPS deadline to mail ballots has passed, voters urged to drop it off.
‘Drop It Off. Drop It Off. Drop It Off’ “Don’t put it in the mail. Not at this point. If you can drop it off in person, drop it off in person.” by Jake Johnson, staff…
