President Biden in his State of the Union message addressed articulated what is at stake in the fight to protect voting rights

“Pass and send me the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act!”

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REPUBLICANS ARE STICKING WITH BAD POLICIES IN THE STATES THEY CONTROL - INCLUDING VOTER SUPPRESSION LAWS

PROTECTING VOTING WITH A NEW VOTING RIGHTS ACT IS STILL AN UGENT PRIORITY!

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VOTING FOR DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW

Dahlia Lithwick reminds us that the fight to hold Donald Trump accountable and protect the institutions of democracy and the rule of law are first and foremost *political* tasks.

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Join leading experts on military spending, arms control, and social policy for a discussion of U.S. priorities for conflict avoidance/resolution and the potential benefits of reduced military spending for domestic social infrastructure improvements. democratsabroad.org/brucemurray/ar…

Join leading experts on military spending, arms control, and social policy for a discussion of U.S. priorities for conflict avoidance/resolution and the potential benefits of reduced military spending for domestic social infrastructure improvements. democratsabroad.org/brucemurray/ar…

Join proDA on Saturday, January 6th at 3:30 pm CET to discuss what we can do to protect and strengthen U.S. democracy for progressive agenda items like this one! RSVP here:
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Known for extreme rightwing rhetoric, LaPierre resigned Friday amid civil corruption charges.

Join proDA today at 3:30 pm CET to discuss our plans for progressive agenda items like reasonable gun safety laws! RSVP here:
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ARIZONA’S PROP 211 PREVAILS IN COURT !! A VICTORY FOR THE PEOPLE!!

Join proDA on Saturday, January 6th, 9:30 am ET to learn more about campaign finance reform for our progressive agenda. democratsabroad.org/brucemurray/pr…

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The new millionaire's tax in Massachusetts is already surpassing expectations.

The state now estimates the tax will generate over $1.5 billion this fiscal year.

That money will help fund free meals in public schools, transportation projects, and more.
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VOTING COUNTS – AND YOUR OWN VOTE CAN PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE

One of the 2023 highlights for Wisconsin Democrats was the election of Janet Protasiewicz to the state supreme court. Here's why . . . .
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TRUMP PROMISES TO BE A DICTATOR – BUT ONLY FOR ONE DAY?

REGISTER TO VOTE! AND VOTE TO PRESERVE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY IN 2024!

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EU: follow the leadership of islanders at COP and phase out fossil fuels!

Call on the EU to stand with countries on the frontline and commit to pushing for a full phase out of fossil fuels in the COP28 agreement!

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THE VOTERS DECIDE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS – NOT INSURRECTIONISTS
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BIG PHARMA DONATED MILLIONS AGAINST DRUG PRICING REFORM

Tell your representatives we need more transparency! If you’d like more ways to help, here’s the website for Issue One: issueone.org

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REPUBLICANS ARE STILL FIGHTING AGAINST THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT – AND GOT SUPPORT FROM A FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT LAST WEEK . . .

A NEW VOTING RIGHTS ACT IS ESSENTIAL AND IT MUST BE ONE THAT WILL BE MUCH HARDER FOR REPUBLICAN JUSTICES TO ATTACK!

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ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION INCLUDES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR DONALD TRUMP

Legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick takes a blunt look at what a lack of accountability for Donald Trump could mean after the Presidential election--less than a year away.

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Voting rights activists are using the surviving provisions of the Voting Rights Act to push back against continuing Republican efforts to restrict access to the ballot.

THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT NEEDS TO BE FULLY RESTORED

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THE JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION WAS A CRIME – AND NEITHER PRESIDENTS NOR SUPREME COURT JUSTICES ARE ABOVE THE LAW!

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IT'S TIME FOR A 21ST-CENTURY ECONOMIC BILL OF RIGHTS!

Join the Progressive Caucus of Democrats Abroad to discuss the 21st-Century Economic Bill of Rights and its growing popularity in State Democratic Parties and Executive Committees

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NEW SUPREME COURT CASE COULD FURTHER ENDANGER VOTING RIGHTS The Supreme Court has heard arguments on a case that could allow the conservative majority to weaken or eliminate the federal prohibition against racially-discriminatory gerrymandering. democracydocket.com/analysis/takea…