Tag Archive for: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act

D21 On Senate Introduction Of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Democracy 21 applauds the Senate introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S. 4), led […]

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 […]

Honoring The Legacy Of Civil Rights Champion John Lewis

Statement Of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer July 17, 2024 marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of civil rights champion and national icon Representative […]

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 […]

D21 Applauds Senate Introduction Of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Democracy 21 applauds the Senate introduction today of the essential John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, led […]

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 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, […]