“Even noted impressionist painter George W. Bush and his wife and muse Laura were there,” said Larry Wilmore, the Emmy Award-winning producer, actor, comedian, writer and host. “That’s what made this so special.” He continued; “Mitch McConnell and John, look—I get you don’t support Obama, but you could’ve at least showed up to support John… Continue reading Larry Wilmore Slams Republican Leadership for Avoiding Selma
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Parts of The Voting Rights Act
Thanks to the Conservative controlled Supreme Court, some southern states can now legally take away the voting rights of some of their residents. The Supreme Court struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act on Tuesday, the provision of the landmark civil rights law that designates which parts of the country must have changes… Continue reading Supreme Court Strikes Down Parts of The Voting Rights Act
Vice President Biden Supports The Voting Act – “We’re Still Fighting”
Vice President Joseph Biden today urged the Supreme Court to uphold a provision of the Voting Rights Act that gives the federal government ongoing oversight of ballot collecting in states with histories of discrimination. Speaking at annual memorial festivities in Selma, Ala., commemorating the 1965 civil rights marchthere, the vice president told a crowd including some… Continue reading Vice President Biden Supports The Voting Act – “We’re Still Fighting”