Bypassing The Filibuster Rules Will Save Voting Rights For Millions Of Americans

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | October 28, 2021 The stage is now set for enacting historic voting rights, anti-corruption, and anti-gerrymandering legislation. This essential legislation […]

The Battle For The Freedom To Vote Act Moves Forward

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | October 21, 2021 On Wednesday, Senate Republicans used a filibuster to block consideration of Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) compromise voting […]

Wertheimer/Eisen Op-Ed: “Two Senators Could Save U.S. Democracy”

“We hope Senators Manchin and Sinema choose to be on the right side of history. Failing to do so could be fatal to the future […]

The Freedom To Vote Act Now Moves To The Next Stage After Senate Republicans Blocked Even Debating This Essential Legislation

Statement Of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Today, Senate Republicans used a filibuster to block consideration of Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) compromise voting rights bill, […]

Voting Rights Scheduled For Cloture Vote Next Week To Begin Debate

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | October 14, 2021 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced today that he will file cloture next Monday, October 18, […]

McConnell Over Country

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | October 7, 2021 Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made his bones in the Senate on political money – both […]

Democracy 21 Urges Senate To Pass The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

“Protecting the sacred right to vote for all eligible Americans should be a goal for all Members of Congress.”  Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred […]

The “Perils Of Pauline” Rollercoaster Ride Ahead In Congress

  FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | October 1, 2021 “Get ready for a Perils of Pauline rollercoaster ride in Congress in the coming weeks.” Legislation to […]