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James Parakilas: Collins should fight systemic racism in Congress by voting for DC statehood, voting rights
In her years in the Senate she has worked tirelessly to produce benefits in the lives and livelihoods of Mainers, but she has never shown courage in the defense of America’s ideals. Now is her chance.
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James Parakilas
In a debate during the 2020 campaign, Sen. Susan Collins famously claimed that systemic racism isn’t a problem in Maine. For Mainers who have experienced it, her claim showed that she didn’t understand systemic racism, or how it works.
Williamsburg activists, protesters recognize John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day
Michael James Maynard
and last updated 2021-05-09 06:02:34-04
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Saturday in Williamsburg and around the country, voting rights groups and activists dedicated the day as National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day, advocating for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, a bill favored by Democrats.
âIâm out here because I believe voting matters and voting rights matter even more, and this is a time to do what is right and get everyone involved in the voting process. John Lewis s name and voting rights are important,â Charles Swatly, a protester at the rally, said.
Voting rights demonstrations honor late legislator John Lewis
Regina Brent of Naperville affixes a sign supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act at Saturday s Votercade event where supporters drove from Warrenville to the courthouse in Wheaton to raise awareness of the legislation. Jake Griffin | Staff Photographer
Wheaton residents, from left, Denise Niesman, Mary Tworek-Tupper and Diane Niesman decorate a car ahead of Saturday s Votercade event to raise awareness for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Jake Griffin | Staff Photographer
Updated 5/8/2021 6:02 PM
As Regina Brent affixed a sign to her car with a picture of the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis, she recalled other voting rights demonstrations she has attended throughout her life.
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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin leaves the Senate chamber after a vote. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams)
CHARLESTON U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he is working with fellow Democratic senators to make changes to a key voting rights bill that has some lawmakers conflicted.
Speaking Wednesday after the unveiling of signage for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Manchin said he is working with Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., and Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., the point men on H.R. 1 and S. 1, also called the For the People Act.
The For the People Act passed the House of Representatives along party lines in March, but the Senate Rules and Administration Committee is expected to vote next Tuesday to allow the bill to advance to the full Senate for a vote.