Received this e-mail from John Hickenlooper’s (D. CO) U.S. Senate campaign: Hello, On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law banning racial discrimination at the ballot box. Civil Rights heroes, like Representative John Lewis, risked their lives for the right to vote. They marched, bloodied and bruised, for the chance to exert…
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DFA Helps The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Fight Back Against GOP Attempts To Steal Florida
Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America in support of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition: In 2018, voters across Florida overwhelmingly passed a ballot initiative supported by DFA members nationwide that restored voting rights to most former felons. Unsurprisingly, the Republican-controlled state legislature then made a law designed to overturn it by requiring those…
ME-Sen: Human Rights Campaign Ditches Susan Collins (R), Endorses Sara Gideon (D) For Senate
Here’s some big news today out of Maine: x Despite Susan Collins’ record on certain key LGBTQ issues, her support of McConnell & Trump’s agenda, vote for Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS appointment, & failure to hold Trump accountable is simply untenable.@HRC is proud to endorse @SaraGideon for U.S. Senate. https://t.co/FjjNsKRePY— Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) July 15, 2020 The…
GA-Sen A: Jon Ossoff (D) Pushes The Call For A NEw Voting Rights Act To Stop Voter Suppression
Received this e-mail today from Jon Ossoff’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: Last week's election in Georgia proved Republican officials will do anything to suppress the Constitutional rights of black voters in America. Georgia's voting system is set up to fail by design in minority communities, and this is a shameless assault on our democracy….
So now Russia is trolling us over press freedom and human rights
Granted, Russia coming to the defense of journalists is a little like Arby’s Twitter account writing a scathing review of a Michelin three-star restaurant, but here we are. We’ve fallen so far and so fast that Russia of all countries is now trolling us over press freedom and human rights: x '@MFA_Russia: It is impermissible…
GA-Sen A: Teresa Tomlinson (D) Calls For The Ratification Of The Equal Rights Amendment
Received this e-mail today from former Columbus, GA Mayor, Teresa Tomlinson's (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: Today is International Women’s Day, the day we celebrate the incredible social, economic, and cultural achievements of women. Despite our progress, women in America do not enjoy the same rights and privileges that men possess. We have an unequal…
MS-Sen: Human Rights Campaign Endorses Mike Espy (D) For U.S. Senate
Received this e-mail today from Mike Espy’s (D. MS) U.S. Senate campaign: After receiving more than 75 endorsements from local and state leaders across Mississippi this week, Mike secured another big endorsement from the national LGBTQ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Mike is proud to have the endorsement of HRC once again, as he did…
Warren Unveils 3 New Plans That Tackle Coronavirus, Farmworkers' Rights & Climate Change
I’ve always loved Elizabeth Warren’s “I Have A Plan For That Motto” because it rings so true. Today, she unveils three new plans that cover three big issues. First, the Coronavirus: Warren’s plan has several provisions, starting with attempts to help people who need or will need medical attention. She wants Congress to make coronavirus testing…
Bringing a Gun to a Rights' Fight
Although today is not the actual date of birth for Civil Rights and humanitarian leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we have given him the ultimate American honor, a day off for workers, and retail sales prices at your favorite stores. I hope that we keep in mind that Dr. King would have been embarrassed…
GA-Sen A: Civil Rights Hero Rep. John Lewis (D) Keeps Up The Momentum For Jon Ossoff's (D) Campaign
Received this e-mail today from Civil Rights hero, Rep. John Lewis (D. GA-05), in support of Jon Ossoff’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: I’ll get right to the point: I’m emailing you for $5 to elect Jon Ossoff to the U.S. Senate. Jon Ossoff’s election is my highest priority. I’ve known Jon for many years….
Joe Biden to immigrant rights activist: Vote for Trump
Certain personal attributes are not transferable. Joe Biden attempting to channel Trump shows why he is incompatible with a Democratic Presidency. Joe Biden has a way of showing a disregard for minority concerns in practice. Many will point to him being part of civil rights type legislation which is important. However, for many people, one’s…
Individual-1 caught Dead to Rights: John Bolton will comply with a subpoena to testify on 11/7
Even if he’s still a war criminal, John Bolton will get his place in history perhaps for a less ignominious act. In June, national security adviser John Bolton warned U.S. diplomats that Rudy Giuliani would prove to be a problem, much like “Washington lobbyist Robert Livingston kept popping up and recommending the ambassador to Ukraine be…
Individual-1 caught Dead to Rights: John Bolton could comply with a subpoena to testify on 11/7
Even if he’s still a war criminal, John Bolton will get his place in history perhaps for a less ignominious act. In June, national security adviser John Bolton warned U.S. diplomats that Rudy Giuliani would prove to be a problem, much like “Washington lobbyist Robert Livingston kept popping up and recommending the ambassador to Ukraine be…
Maria Butina “gun rights enthusiast” released, will be deported to Russia
Aside from being the human face of the apparent manipulation of the NRA and the GOP as a conduit for Russian influence, Maria Butina has been released from prison. (CNN) Russian gun rights enthusiast Maria Butina was released from the Tallahassee Federal Correction Institution on Friday after having served more than 15 months behind bars,…
Irish Times exit poll projects huge victory for reproductive rights in the Republic of Ireland
The Eight Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which is one of the strictest bans on abortion anywhere in the world, is projected to be repealed, as polls have closed in the Republic of Ireland, and, while no actual votes have been counted yet, an exit poll conducted for The Irish Times projects that the abortion…
Anti-trans* woman uses Michigan civil rights act to sue Planet Fitness for cancelling her membership
Originally posted at Eclectablog. Earlier this month I wrote about a woman in Midland who had her Planet Fitness membership cancelled because she spent her days in their gym warning anyone who would listen that Planet Fitness had a “No Judgment Zone” policy that permitted a transgender woman to enter the women's locker room. Keep…
