Tag Archive for: Freedom To Vote Act

Can Democrats Get A Trifecta In November And Use It To Enact Democracy Reforms?

In January 2021, two Democrats won Senate runoff elections in Georgia. This flipped the Senate and resulted in an unexpected “trifecta” – Democratic control of […]

What A Democratic Trifecta In November Would Mean For Democracy Reforms

In January 2021, two Democrats won Senate runoff elections in Georgia. This flipped the Senate and resulted in an unexpected “trifecta” – Democratic control of […]

“Never Give Up. Never Give In.”

In the last Congress, the Senate came within two votes of sending historic democracy reform legislation to President Biden for his signature. The bills were blocked when […]

The SOTU: Biden Is Right – Congress Must Pass The Freedom To Vote And John R. Lewis Voting Rights Acts

“A transformational moment in history happened 59 years ago today in Selma, Alabama. Hundreds of foot soldiers for justice marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge […]

The Fight To Protect The Sacred Right To Vote Continues

This week, Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, a vital measure to protect the sacred right to vote. […]

D21 Applauds Reintroduction Of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act In The House

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

The Freedom To Vote Act = Real, Historic Reform

Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note  |  July 20, 2023 This week, congressional Democrats made clear their determination to fight for as long as it takes to […]

Democracy 21 Urges Members Of Congress To Support Freedom To Vote Act Being Reintroduced Today In Senate And House

Democracy 21 today strongly urged Senators and Representatives to support the Freedom to Vote Act, historic voting rights legislation that is being reintroduced today in […]

The GOP’s ACE Act Is A Farce And A Fraud

Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note | July 13, 2023 After a more than six-hour mark up in the House Administration Committee on Thursday, the Republican-led committee, […]

Reforming The Electoral Count Act Does Not Address The Democracy Crisis Facing Our Nation

FRED WERTHEIMER’S WEEKLY NOTE  |  February 3, 2022 Following the defeat last month of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, essential voting rights […]