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Texas GOP Finalizes 'Ruthless' Voter Suppression Bill, Sparking Calls for Congressional Action

The state legislation has been slammed by voting rights advocates nationwide—including President Joe Biden, who said that "it's part of an assault on democracy that we've seen far too often this year."
Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke, a Democrat from Texas, speaks during the "Texans Rally For Our Voting Rights" on May 8, 2021 in Austin, Texas.
A pedestrian walks by an AT&T retail store on May 17, 2021 in San Rafael, California. AT&T, the world's largest telecommunications company, announced a deal with Discovery, Inc. which will spin off AT&T's WarnerMedia and be combined with Discovery to create a new standalone media company. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Watchdog Slams AT&T's Latest Mega-Merger Three Years After 'Disastrous' Time Warner Acquisition Cost 45,000 Jobs

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

Stormy Daniels signs copies of her book <em>Full Disclosure<em> on October 8, 2018 at the Museum of Sex in New York City. (Photo: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

DOJ Called to Go After Trump for Stormy Daniels' Hush Money After 'Outrageous' FEC Decision

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

100+ Groups Launch Nationwide Campaign to Combat GOP Assault on Democracy

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

A man wearing a mask walks past a "vote to exist" sign displayed on the windows of Kenneth Cole on September 22, 2020 in New York City. (Photo: Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

If CEOs Really Want to Stop GOP Attacks on Voting, Say Progressives, They'd Support the For the People Act

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Demonstrators protest outside of the Georgia Capitol building against GOP voter suppression efforts on March 8, 2021 in Atlanta. (Photo: Megan Varner/Getty Images)

Georgia Hit With Pair of Lawsuits Over Sweeping Voter Suppression Law

"The Georgia NAACP will continue to fight until every voter is able to freely and confidently participate in democracy," vowed the state president.

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, speaks during a runoff election night party at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead on January 5, 2021. (Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

'Vicious Attack on Voting Rights': Georgia Governor Signs GOP Suppression Bill

"This is why federal voting rights legislation is necessary."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

A woman votes in the March 1, 2016 Super Tuesday primary at Centreville High School in Centreville, Virginia. (Photo: Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images)

'Reprehensible Power Grab': Outrage as Georgia House Passes GOP Bill Restricting Voting Rights

"Georgia Republicans didn't like the results of the 2020 election so they decided they would try to dictate who they will let vote and who they won't let vote."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

A participant holding a sign at a march celebrating the defeat of President Donald Trump in Manhattan on November 7, 2020.

As White House Backs For the People Act, New Calls to Get Rid of Filibuster

"The For the People Act could be the last best chance to fix our broken democracy," Common Cause told lawmakers.

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

Republican state legislators in Georgia are pursuing election reforms that critics warn will limit ballot access. (Photo: Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

After Series of Democratic Victories, Rights Advocates Blast Georgia GOP for 'Brazenly Trying to Silence Voters'

"This bill is Jim Crow with a suit and tie," warns one local critic.

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

The For the People Act has been reintroduced in the 117th Congress after failing to pass the Senate in 2019. (Photo: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Majority of US Voters Across Political Spectrum Back Landmark Pro-Democracy Reform Bill: Poll

One prominent campaign finance expert called the For the People Act "an incredibly important piece of comprehensive democracy reform."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Jessica Rosenworcel has been appointed acting chair of the FCC by President Joe Biden. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Progressives Applaud Biden Pick of Rosenworcel to Lead FCC Out of Carnage Left by Ajit Pai

"She knows the FCC from the bottom up and she understands how to make good things happen there," said one former Commissioner.

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

The unsigned article of impeachment is pictured before a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 2021. (Photo: Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

McConnell Urged to 'Finish the Job' and Reconvene Senate to Put Twice-Impeached Trump on Trial

"The Senate must now move as quickly as possible to convict, remove, and disqualify Trump from ever seeking federal office again."

Common Dreams staff ·

In this photo illustration, a Twitter logo is displayed on a mobile phone with President Donald Trump's Twitter page shown in the background on May 27, 2020, in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)

After Inciting Deadly Invasion of US Capitol, Twitter Permanently Suspends @realDonaldTrump

After years of resisting suspension demands, the social media company said that the move was "due to the risk of further incitement of violence."

Common Dreams staff ·

Demonstrators rally at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 2019 to protest a proposal to add a citizenship question in the 2020 census. (Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

Supreme Court Punts on Trump Attempt to 'Use the Census as a Political Weapon to Disempower Communities of Color'

"If this policy is ever actually implemented, we'll be right back in court challenging it," vowed the ACLU attorney who argued the case.

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·