Defending Constitutional Rights

Proponents of a constitutional convention are currently within six states of the 34 states they need to call a constitutional convention. Most experts agree that if a constitutional convention is called, the actions of the convention could not be limited in advance and delegates could consider any amendments they want to adopt. The constitutional rights and protections for all Americans would be up for grabs. The first and only constitutional convention occurred in 1789. The convention threw out the Articles of Confederation and wrote an entirely new constitution, which is our constitution today. The right to vote and other fundamental rights provided by the Constitution are under attack.

We defend constitutional rights.

We play a leading role in the national coalition to prevent the calling of a constitutional convention which would throw up for grabs and revision the individual rights and protections provided to all Americans by the Constitution. This includes constitutional protections for civil rights and liberties, freedom of speech and religion, voting and privacy rights, among others.
We defend the rule of law, an independent judiciary and the checks and balances provided in the Constitution against the constant attacks by President Trump.
We advocate legislation to protect and enhance the voting rights of all Americans, to protect the integrity of the vote, to prevent foreign interference in our elections and to ensure that fair and honest elections are held to choose our President and members of Congress.

“The Fight Goes On.”

January 20, 2022|Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note |Democracy Reforms Filibuster Freedom To Vote Act Voting Rightsby Jackie Howell

Statement of D21 On The Senate Voting Down A Filibuster Rules Change That Would Have Allowed Voting Rights To Pass By Majority Vote

January 20, 2022|Press Releases |Democracy Reforms Filibuster Freedom To Vote Act Voting Rightsby Jackie Howell

Wertheimer Op-Ed On “NBC News Think”: Trump And The GOP’s Biggest Voting Rights Lies — And Why They’re Wrong

January 19, 2022|Op Eds, Press Releases |Democracy Reforms Filibuster Voting Rightsby Jackie Howell

National Pro-Democracy Coalition Calls On Senate Democrats To Hold The Floor Until The Freedom To Vote: John R. Lewis Act Is Passed

January 18, 2022|Press Releases |Democracy Reforms Filibuster Freedom To Vote Act Voting Rightsby Jackie Howell

Defending Constitutional Rights

“The Fight Goes On.”

Statement of D21 On The Senate Voting Down A Filibuster Rules Change That Would Have Allowed Voting Rights To Pass By Majority Vote

Wertheimer Op-Ed On “NBC News Think”: Trump And The GOP’s Biggest Voting Rights Lies — And Why They’re Wrong

National Pro-Democracy Coalition Calls On Senate Democrats To Hold The Floor Until The Freedom To Vote: John R. Lewis Act Is Passed

Sports Legends Endorse Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

D21 Urges Senate To Engage In Extended Debate On Voting Rights

Decision Time On Voting Rights Has Arrived

D21 Statement On Sen. Majority Leader Schumer Setting The Stage To Bring Voting Rights To Senate Floor

LISTEN: Fred Wertheimer On Biden’s Speech, McConnell’s Threats, And “Decision Time” On Voting Rights

Sen. McConnell’s Latest Threats Against Modifying The Filibuster Rules Give New Meaning to “Chutzpah”

UPDATE: D21 Report — The Senate Filibuster, 1806 – 2021

The Atlantic: It’s Time For Democrats To Break The Glass

Will The Senate Protect Democracy Or Will The Big Lie Prevail?

E.J. Dionne Jr. In The Washington Post: Real Accountability For Jan. 6 Requires Political Reform

It’s Not Too Late To Save Our Democracy. Senate Showdown On Voting Rights Coming In January.