Press Releases Archive

House set to move on elections overhaul as outside advocates focus on Senate – Roll Call

Enclosed for your information is an article entitled “House set to move on elections overhaul as outside advocates focus on Senate,” which was published here […]

D21 Applauds Introduction of Empower Act and Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act

Democracy 21 Applauds Introduction of Empower Act and Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Democracy 21 applauds Senator […]

H.R. 1: Myths and Realities

H.R. 1: Myths and Realities A Democracy 21 Response to Incorrect Claims Made About H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021 H.R. 1, […]

The GOP Cheat Code to Winning Back the House – Ronald Brownstein in The Atlantic

Enclosed for your information is an article by Ronald Brownstein entitled, “The GOP Cheat Code to Winning Back the House,” which was published in The […]

CNN article by Ronald Brownstein: The Senate’s coming crisis over majority rule

Enclosed for your information is an article by Ronald Brownstein entitled, “The Senate’s coming crisis over majority rule,” which was published here by CNN on […]

CNN: Activists call on Democrats to pass major election reforms as states move to restrict voting

Enclosed for your information is an article entitled, “Activists call on Democrats to pass major election reforms as states move to restrict voting,” which was […]

The Biden Era’s First Critical Period

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE | February 4, 2021 “President Biden has been a leader throughout his career in challenging corrupting political money and in promoting […]

D21 Letter to Representatives Challenges Claims by ACLU About H.R. 1

Democracy 21 sent a letter to Representatives today challenging claims made in a letter sent by the ACLU on January 29, 2021 regarding H.R. 1, […]

EJ Dionne op-ed in Wash. Post: Democrats are faced with a choice. Protect the filibuster or protect democracy

Enclosed for your information is an op-ed by E.J. Dionne Jr. entitled “Democrats are faced with a choice. Protect the filibuster or protect democracy,” which […]

NYT: After Record Turnout, Republicans Are Trying to Make It Harder to Vote

Enclosed for your information is an article entitled “After Record Turnout, Republicans Are Trying to Make It Harder to Vote,” which was published here in […]