A Major Breakthrough On Voting Rights & Democracy Reform

There was a major breakthrough Wednesday on voting rights and other democracy reforms when Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), previously an opponent of S. 1, the […]

39 Diverse New York Organizations Call On Senate Majority Leader Schumer To Do “Everything In Your Power” To Pass S. 1 And Protect Public Financing Provisions In The Legislation

“As the coalition that fought for and won a public financing of elections program in New York State, we write specifically to urge that public […]

We Need Action, Not Just Words, From President Biden On Voting Rights

“Establishing federal rules to protect the sacred right to vote should be a top priority for President Biden and his Administration. It may be by […]

We Need Action, Not Just Words, From President Biden On Voting Rights

President Biden in his passionate voting rights speech on July 13, said, “Perhaps the most important of those things — the most fundamental of those things — is the […]

It’s Time to Act on Voting Rights

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | July 15, 2021 “It is time for the Senate to pass legislation to ensure that every eligible American in this […]

President Biden Must Back Up the Powerful Words of His Speech with Real Action to Pass Voting Rights Legislation

President Biden Must Back Up the Powerful Words of His Speech with Real Action to Pass Voting Rights Legislation Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred […]

The Supreme Court clearly won’t protect voting rights. But Congress can – Washington Post opinion

Enclosed for your information is an opinion piece entitled “The Supreme Court clearly won’t protect voting rights. But Congress can,” which was published in The […]

Failure is Not an Option

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | July 8, 2021 “The moment of truth is here for our democracy and for the fundamental right of every eligible […]

SCOTUS Decisions Highlight Need for Democracy Reforms

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | July 1, 2021 “The bottom line from today’s Supreme Court decisions: Congressional inaction is not an option. A Senate rule […]

Supreme Court Decisions Today Confirm Urgent Need to Enact the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act

Today’s two Supreme Court decisions present a powerful case as to why it is essential for Congress to enact both the For the People Act […]