Protect Democracy
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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy we’re featuring January 13, 2025 news and critical calls-to-action. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
Together, we can realize a democracy that represents, reflects, and responds to all of us.
For far too long, special interests, ultra-wealthy donors, and vote suppressors have dominated our politics and attempted to silence the voices of everyday Americans, especially in Black and Brown communities.
America's democracy is under attack as the MAGA agenda seeks to undermine our democratic institutions, erode the rule of law, and strip away the rights that ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. Join us to champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
Call to Actions to Protect Democracy:
Click here to sign-up for Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
Click here to send a message to your Senators to oppose Russ Vought for OMB (office of Management and Budget Director). Click here for additional actions to take.
Protect Democracy - News Briefs - January 13, 2025
Latino Voters May Be Changing Their Allegiances. It Could Change Their Influence, Too.
HuffPost By Paul Blumenthal
It’s going to be substantially harder to win Voting Rights Act lawsuits said Nicholas Stephanopolous, a Harvard Law School professor and voting rights expert.
Appeals court hears case that could dilute Black voters’ power in Louisiana
The Guardian By Rachel Leingang
A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could further erode voting rights protecting minority voters or solidify that Louisiana’s legislative maps diluted Black voters’ power.
Supreme Court upholds a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation
Seattle Times
The Republicans’ lawsuit had previously been rejected by a three-judge court that found North Dakota lawmakers had good reason to create the district to give Native Americans a better chance to elect their candidate of choice, under the federal Voting Rights Act.
Florida Supreme Court to hear appeal over voter fraud arrest
Tampa Bay Times By Jim Saunders
Florida voters in 2018 approved a constitutional amendment aimed at restoring the voting rights of convicted felons who have completed terms of their sentences. The amendment did not apply to people with convictions for murder or sex offenses.
Amazon is halting some of its diversity and inclusion programs
Seattle Times By Matt Day, Jeff Green
Specific references to Amazon’s support for legislation to combat racial bias in policing, efforts to expand voting rights, and codify protections for transgender people were eliminated from the webpage.
Democrats were elected to fix Michigan's problems. We've got to get to work.
Detroit Free Press
Because Republicans and one Democrat didn’t show up to work in last year’s lame duck session, big policies like the Michigan Voting Rights Act, which would have made elections easier and fairer for our residents, and the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which would have capped prices on high-cost medicine, failed to pass.
Protect Democracy - Video Briefs - January 13, 2025
The History and Future of the Asian American Vote | Angela Jia | TEDxIrvington HS
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Join us for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms", a powerful event where we stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy.
Donald Trump's radical cabinet appointments threaten to undermine decades of progress, from justice and equality to environmental protection and public health. These appointments aren't just political—they're personal, affecting the lives of everyday Americans and shaping the future of our nation.
Together, we can push back against these dangerous moves by mobilizing, organizing, and demanding accountability. Your voice matters now more than ever. Let’s show the strength of people power and fight for the freedoms we all deserve.
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