With Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court has intensified the national gerrymandering war. But Congress could end it now by passing a national ban on partisan gerrymandering. https://t.co/TjRW0Bagf9
🔥🚨 MAJOR JUST IN: The SAVE America Act Just Failed In The Senate.
The measure, which would have required voter ID and proof of citizenship nationwide, was rejected 48-50.
Republican senators Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Susan Collins voted no.
There are certain problems facing the country, such as systemic corruption, that require a coordinated response — and that response could be organized by political parties. https://t.co/mrq0QU02c4
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“It needs to be emphasized again and again: What is happening is an assault on democracy, and they’re using the easiest vector, which is anti-Black racism, because it’s the easiest thing you could do, the laziest thing you can do,” said Janai Nelson, who as president and director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund argued the Callais case before the Supreme Court.
“They are cementing absolute minority control because they do not represent a majority of this country. And when they — if they — get away with the heist, we will be locked out of multiracial democracy for at least a generation.”
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Fighting corruption must be a major issue for candidates, who need to provide real solutions. We’ve got plenty of suggestions for them: https://t.co/upAZaTbXMa
As six states hold primary voting today, poll workers will do the unglamorous but essential work that makes elections possible, from setting up voting equipment to distributing ballots to helping elderly and disabled voters cast their votes. They deserve our support.
Voting rights are workers’ rights. When working people have a real voice at the ballot box, we can elect leaders who protect our right to join a union, ensure safe workplaces, live free from discrimination and retire in dignity.
The Supreme Court has undermined workers’ voices.
PA voters, if you experience any problems voting, the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline is here to help!
📞866-OUR-VOTE = English hotline
📞888-VE-Y-VOTA = Spanish hotline
📞888-API-VOTE = Asian & Pacific languages hotline
📞844-YALLA-US = Arabic language hotline
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Mail ballots must be RECEIVED by your county elections office by 8 p.m. Election Day. A postmark is not sufficient.
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Reminder: If you have not returned your mail ballot and you want to vote in person, you have two options:
1. Bring your mail ballot packet, including the outer envelope, to your polling place to be surrendered. You can then vote on your county’s voting system; OR
2. If you don’t have your mail ballot, you can vote by provisional ballot at your polling place. Your county elections office will verify that you didn’t vote by mail before counting your provisional ballot.
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