Today’s Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of “partisanship” rather than explicit “racial bias.” And it serves as just one more example of how a majority of the current Court seems intent on abandoning its vital role in ensuring equal participation in our democracy and protecting the rights of minority groups against majority overreach.
The good news is that such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers - not just in the upcoming midterms or in high profile races, but in every election and every level.
Tourney time!!! Good luck to our Lady Hornets as they travel to Western Brown to face Taylor. Tip off is set for 6:00. Bring home the VICTORY ladies!!🏀🐝
You will come across obstacles in life, both fair and unfair. You will discover time and time again that what matters most is not what these obstacles are but how we see them, how we react to them and our ability to keep our composure.