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Winnipeg Free Press
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Democrats try again to revive the Voting Rights Act but face long odds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats reintroduced a bill Tuesday to restore and expand protections enshrined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, their latest long-shot attempt to revive the landmark law just days before its 60th anniversary and at a time of renewed debate over the future administration of American elections. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia unveiled the measure, titled the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, with the backing of Democratic leaders. The bill stands little chance of passage in the Republican-led Congress, but it provides the clearest articulation of Democrats' agenda on voting rights and election reform. The legislation would reestablish and expand the requirement that states and localities with a history of discrimination get federal approval before changing their voting laws. It would also require states to allow same-day voter registration, prevent voters from being purged from voter rolls if they miss elections and allow people who may have been disenfranchised at the ballot box to seek a legal remedy in the courts. 'Democracy is the very house in which we live. It is the framework in which we get to fight for the things that we care about,' Warnock said. 'These last seven months have reminded us that we ought not take any of it for granted. We are literally in a fight for the life of the republic.' Warnock was joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, as well as Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Alex Padilla of California. The senators were flanked by dozens of activists, including voting rights advocates, environmental campaigners, faith leaders and union organizers. The reintroduction comes at a precarious moment for the Voting Rights Act. The enforcement mechanisms of the law have been removed or hampered by two decades of court rulings and lapsed congressional reauthorizations. And an unusual push by Republicans in several states to redistrict congressional maps five years ahead of schedule has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the law in protecting voters. State lawmakers have enacted dozens of laws in recent years that voting rights activists argue restrict access to the ballot, especially for people of color, poorer communities and people with disabilities. Schumer promised that Democrats would 'fight fire with fire' to protect voting rights. And Warnock warned of 'an authoritarian movement that is afoot right now in our country,' before denouncing a special session called by the Texas legislature to redistrict the state's legislative and congressional maps. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are backing the effort, which they hope will net the GOP several seats in the House of Representatives and help them hold the House majority. Democrats first introduced the updated Voting Rights Act in 2021, when the party had unified control of Congress. The bill came in response to several years of states enacting restrictive voting laws following the Supreme Court's 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down the section of the Voting Rights Act that required some states to seek federal approval for legislative maps and election policies. The bill passed the House twice in that Congress but failed to pass the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama reintroduced a House version in March. The bill is named after John Lewis, the longtime Democratic congressman and civil rights activist who died in 2020. Warnock represents Lewis' home state, while Sewell represents Selma, Alabama, the city where Lewis organized during the Civil Rights movement and was bludgeoned by state troopers during a peaceful protest on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, known as Bloody Sunday. A picture of Lewis was positioned behind the senators as they spoke about the bill. Blumenthal, the Connecticut Democrat, said that Lewis' 'stare is unrelenting. He's going to hold us accountable.' ___
Hamilton Spectator
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Democrats try again to revive the Voting Rights Act but face long odds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats reintroduced a bill Tuesday to restore and expand protections enshrined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, their latest long-shot attempt to revive the landmark law just days before its 60th anniversary and at a time of renewed debate over the future administration of American elections. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia unveiled the measure, titled the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, with the backing of Democratic leaders. The bill stands little chance of passage in the Republican-led Congress, but it provides the clearest articulation of Democrats' agenda on voting rights and election reform. The legislation would reestablish and expand the requirement that states and localities with a history of discrimination get federal approval before changing their voting laws. It would also require states to allow same-day voter registration, prevent voters from being purged from voter rolls if they miss elections and allow people who may have been disenfranchised at the ballot box to seek a legal remedy in the courts. 'Democracy is the very house in which we live. It is the framework in which we get to fight for the things that we care about,' Warnock said. 'These last seven months have reminded us that we ought not take any of it for granted. We are literally in a fight for the life of the republic.' Warnock was joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, as well as Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Alex Padilla of California. The senators were flanked by dozens of activists, including voting rights advocates, environmental campaigners, faith leaders and union organizers. The reintroduction comes at a precarious moment for the Voting Rights Act. The enforcement mechanisms of the law have been removed or hampered by two decades of court rulings and lapsed congressional reauthorizations. And an unusual push by Republicans in several states to redistrict congressional maps five years ahead of schedule has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the law in protecting voters. State lawmakers have enacted dozens of laws in recent years that voting rights activists argue restrict access to the ballot, especially for people of color, poorer communities and people with disabilities. Schumer promised that Democrats would 'fight fire with fire' to protect voting rights. And Warnock warned of 'an authoritarian movement that is afoot right now in our country,' before denouncing a special session called by the Texas legislature to redistrict the state's legislative and congressional maps. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are backing the effort, which they hope will net the GOP several seats in the House of Representatives and help them hold the House majority. Democrats first introduced the updated Voting Rights Act in 2021, when the party had unified control of Congress. The bill came in response to several years of states enacting restrictive voting laws following the Supreme Court's 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down the section of the Voting Rights Act that required some states to seek federal approval for legislative maps and election policies. The bill passed the House twice in that Congress but failed to pass the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama reintroduced a House version in March. The bill is named after John Lewis , the longtime Democratic congressman and civil rights activist who died in 2020. Warnock represents Lewis' home state, while Sewell represents Selma, Alabama, the city where Lewis organized during the Civil Rights movement and was bludgeoned by state troopers during a peaceful protest on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, known as Bloody Sunday. A picture of Lewis was positioned behind the senators as they spoke about the bill. Blumenthal, the Connecticut Democrat, said that Lewis' 'stare is unrelenting. He's going to hold us accountable.' ___ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Democrats try again to revive the Voting Rights Act but face long odds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats reintroduced a bill Tuesday to restore and expand protections enshrined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, their latest long-shot attempt to revive the landmark law just days before its 60th anniversary and at a time of renewed debate over the future administration of American elections. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia unveiled the measure, titled the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, with the backing of Democratic leaders. The bill stands little chance of passage in the Republican-led Congress, but it provides the clearest articulation of Democrats' agenda on voting rights and election reform. The legislation would reestablish and expand the requirement that states and localities with a history of discrimination get federal approval before changing their voting laws. It would also require states to allow same-day voter registration, prevent voters from being purged from voter rolls if they miss elections and allow people who may have been disenfranchised at the ballot box to seek a legal remedy in the courts. 'Democracy is the very house in which we live. It is the framework in which we get to fight for the things that we care about,' Warnock said. 'These last seven months have reminded us that we ought not take any of it for granted. We are literally in a fight for the life of the republic.' Warnock was joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, as well as Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Alex Padilla of California. The senators were flanked by dozens of activists, including voting rights advocates, environmental campaigners, faith leaders and union organizers. The reintroduction comes at a precarious moment for the Voting Rights Act. The enforcement mechanisms of the law have been removed or hampered by two decades of court rulings and lapsed congressional reauthorizations. And an unusual push by Republicans in several states to redistrict congressional maps five years ahead of schedule has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the law in protecting voters. State lawmakers have enacted dozens of laws in recent years that voting rights activists argue restrict access to the ballot, especially for people of color, poorer communities and people with disabilities. Schumer promised that Democrats would 'fight fire with fire' to protect voting rights. And Warnock warned of 'an authoritarian movement that is afoot right now in our country,' before denouncing a special session called by the Texas legislature to redistrict the state's legislative and congressional maps. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are backing the effort, which they hope will net the GOP several seats in the House of Representatives and help them hold the House majority. Democrats first introduced the updated Voting Rights Act in 2021, when the party had unified control of Congress. The bill came in response to several years of states enacting restrictive voting laws following the Supreme Court's 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down the section of the Voting Rights Act that required some states to seek federal approval for legislative maps and election policies. The bill passed the House twice in that Congress but failed to pass the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama reintroduced a House version in March. The bill is named after John Lewis, the longtime Democratic congressman and civil rights activist who died in 2020. Warnock represents Lewis' home state, while Sewell represents Selma, Alabama, the city where Lewis organized during the Civil Rights movement and was bludgeoned by state troopers during a peaceful protest on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, known as Bloody Sunday. A picture of Lewis was positioned behind the senators as they spoke about the bill. Blumenthal, the Connecticut Democrat, said that Lewis' 'stare is unrelenting. He's going to hold us accountable.' ___
Washington Post
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Democrats try again to revive the Voting Rights Act but face long odds
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reintroduced a bill Tuesday to restore and expand protections enshrined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 , their latest long-shot attempt to revive the landmark law just days before its 60th anniversary and at a time of renewed debate over the future administration of American elections. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia unveiled the measure, titled the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, with the backing of Democratic leaders. The bill stands little chance of passage in the Republican-led Congress, but it provides the clearest articulation of Democrats' agenda on voting rights and election reform. The legislation would reestablish and expand the requirement that states and localities with a history of discrimination get federal approval before changing their voting laws. It would also require states to allow same-day voter registration, prevent voters from being purged from voter rolls if they miss elections and allow people who may have been disenfranchised at the ballot box to seek a legal remedy in the courts. 'Democracy is the very house in which we live. It is the framework in which we get to fight for the things that we care about,' Warnock said. 'These last seven months have reminded us that we ought not take any of it for granted. We are literally in a fight for the life of the republic.' Warnock was joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, as well as Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Alex Padilla of California. The senators were flanked by dozens of activists, including voting rights advocates, environmental campaigners, faith leaders and union organizers. The reintroduction comes at a precarious moment for the Voting Rights Act. The enforcement mechanisms of the law have been removed or hampered by two decades of court rulings and lapsed congressional reauthorizations. And an unusual push by Republicans in several states to redistrict congressional maps five years ahead of schedule has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the law in protecting voters. State lawmakers have enacted dozens of laws in recent years that voting rights activists argue restrict access to the ballot, especially for people of color, poorer communities and people with disabilities. Schumer promised that Democrats would 'fight fire with fire' to protect voting rights. And Warnock warned of 'an authoritarian movement that is afoot right now in our country,' before denouncing a special session called by the Texas legislature to redistrict the state's legislative and congressional maps. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are backing the effort, which they hope will net the GOP several seats in the House of Representatives and help them hold the House majority. Democrats first introduced the updated Voting Rights Act in 2021, when the party had unified control of Congress. The bill came in response to several years of states enacting restrictive voting laws following the Supreme Court's 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down the section of the Voting Rights Act that required some states to seek federal approval for legislative maps and election policies. The bill passed the House twice in that Congress but failed to pass the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama reintroduced a House version in March. The bill is named after John Lewis , the longtime Democratic congressman and civil rights activist who died in 2020. Warnock represents Lewis' home state, while Sewell represents Selma, Alabama, the city where Lewis organized during the Civil Rights movement and was bludgeoned by state troopers during a peaceful protest on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, known as Bloody Sunday. A picture of Lewis was positioned behind the senators as they spoke about the bill. Blumenthal, the Connecticut Democrat, said that Lewis' 'stare is unrelenting. He's going to hold us accountable.' ___
Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Warnock says club have made mistake and star linked with exit
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Warnock says club have made mistake and star linked with exit These are the Cardiff City stories making headlines on Monday, July 14. Former Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images ) These are your Cardiff City headlines on Monday, July 14. Warnock: Cardiff have made a mistake Former Cardiff boss Neil Warnock says the Bluebirds have made a mistake in letting Joe Ralls leave the club. City stalwart Ralls announced his departure last month after a 15-year stay in the Welsh capital. Ralls held talks with new boss Brian Barry-Murphy before he left, and the decision to allow the club legend to leave was a big call, something which Warnock thinks might be the wrong one. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community Warnock thinks their efforts to get out of League One will be tougher than some may think. 'I don't think it will be straightforward to get out,' said Warnock when speaking to The Athletic. 'It's why I believe Cardiff have made a mistake in allowing Joe Ralls to go. Joe has still got a lot to offer at 31. Article continues below 'Whether it was out of the manager's hands or not, I don't know, but I'd certainly have looked to keep him. The manager would have had a big ally on the field.' The Bluebirds, currently in Spain on a pre-season training camp, have yet to make a signing so far this summer. The third tier awaits next month but Warnock is under no illusion on where Cardiff should be playing their football. 'Cardiff is a big club,' added the 76-year-old. 'As a city, it could easily sustain Premier League football. You look at clubs like Leicester and Southampton, who've had lengthy spells up there. To me, Cardiff are on that level as a club, or should be.' Tsunoda linked with exit Japanese journalist Kazu Kakiuchi reports that Yokohama F Marinos are closing in on a move for Ryotaro Tsunoda. The centre-back has endured a torrid 18 months since signing for the Bluebirds and reports now suggest he will now be heading back to his former club. During his time with Cardiff he has spent two spells with KV Kortrijk and suffered an extremely troublesome hamstring injury. Kakiuchi wrote on X: "#YokohamaFMarinos Moving to acquire Cardiff's DF #RyotaroTsunoda from England's 2nd division, a versatile left-footed CB (Sponichi Annex)." An article on Sponichi Annex states "negotiations are going well" for a "permanent transfer" for Tsunoda. Colwill: Move helped me learn Joel Colwill says he learned a great deal from his loan spell with Exeter City last season. Colwill spent two stints away from Cardiff last term, firstly at League Two side Cheltenham, next with the League One outfit The Grecians. He netted nine goals for the Robins and although he didn't manage to net during his time at St James Park, the 20-year-old says the experience was invaluable. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here. "The loan spells were both really good for my development," he said. "The staff at Cheltenham Town were brilliant with me, I scored my first professional goals there, and I learnt a lot about my positional play. "Going up to League One, I didn't score the goals that I would have liked at Exeter City, but I probably learned more from my loan there. I played 20 games of League One football, and now I've got some experience. "A lot of the lads have played in the Championship or higher, but they haven't played in League One, and it can be a bit different. Hopefully me and Kingy [Eli King] can use our experiences to help the team." Colwill got on the scoresheet during Cardiff's win over Southend in Spain at the weekend. The youngster says he hopes to contribute more this coming season and picked out a relationship he hopes will flourish. "I'm really happy to score," Colwill added. "The goal came from the team pressing hard, Ollie [Tanner] played a nice pass in, and it was nice to score. "In the heat, it's been hard, but we've still got another couple of weeks left of pre-season to get fitter, so it should get easier as we go on. "I do really enjoy peeling out wide, trying to slip Ollie in, working with him and making runs off him. The goal today, he's played me in, so it's nice to have a relationship with a wide player, making runs off each other. The half-space out there, I think you can get a lot of the ball, so I'm hoping to get a lot of it and score more goals." Goutas gets new club Dimitrious Goutas has signed for Turkish club Genclerbirligi. The centre-back left Cardiff last month upon the expiry of his contract. He has signed a two-year deal with the Super Lig outfit. A short statement on the Turkish side's website read: "Our team signed a contract with Greek defender Dimitrios Goutas. "As part of the new season transfer process, our Red-Blacks have reached a 2-year agreement with Dimitrios Goutas, who last played for Cardiff. "Goutas, who started his football career in his home country of Greece, played for Skoda Xanthi, Olympiakos, Kortrijk, St. Truiden, Lech Poznan, Atromitos, Sivasspor and Cardiff respectively. "Goutas, who played 410 matches in his career, contributed 5 goals and 3 assists in 84 matches for Sivasspor, where he played in our country. Article continues below "We welcome Dimitrios Goutas to our family and wish him success in the red-black jersey."
