Laura Williamson
@lkcw09
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Important bill from @SenAlexPadilla & @NormaJTorres that would bring more Americans into our democracy. Looking forward to seeing this one become law one day! đź‘Ź
🗳️All U.S. citizens deserve an equal opportunity to participate in our democratic process. That's why I introduced legislation with @NormaJTorres to make registering to vote as easy as possible for newly naturalized U.S. citizens.
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I am disappointed that media outlets, including where I write, pushed articles that say “the left” celebrated the killing of Israeli Jews, especially ones without examples, nor acknowledgments of great grief from the left for Israelis & Palestinians alike. Here's what I've seen:
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The United States’ responsibility is to human rights. That means supporting the safety of the Israeli people and preventing the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
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🚨 BREAKING: A federal court in the Northern District of Georgia issued rulings today in response to emergency motions filed by civil rights groups to lift restrictions put in place by Georgia’s anti-voter law, SB 202 for the 2024 elections. #VotingRights
https://t.co/KB1iGBP9fS
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There’s a great deal states can do right now to ensure their list maintenance laws & practices don’t risk disenfranchising eligible voters. Read @Demos_Org’s latest report to find out more about the problem & solutions 👇
🧵An inclusive democracy requires free & fair ballot access. But too many states are limiting this fundamental right, mistakenly purging eligible voters off the roll & silencing their voices—often without their knowledge & a slim chance for recourse https://t.co/9Go9XFe2pO (1/6)
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My colleague & badass SPLC litigator @_AhmedSoussi says it best: "Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution lifetime disenfranchisement scheme disproportionately impacted Black Mississippians." Looking forward to seeing how democracy in MS is strengthened after this ruling.
Huge day for voting rights & racial justice. The 5th Cir just found MS's lifetime ban on voting for people with felony convictions to be cruel & unusual punishment, in violation of the 8th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Huge day for voting rights & racial justice. The 5th Cir just found MS's lifetime ban on voting for people with felony convictions to be cruel & unusual punishment, in violation of the 8th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Court rules Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban violates Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, restoring the right to vote to tens of thousands of Mississippians
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Today, lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced the “Freedom To Vote Act,” a pro-voter bill that will expand access to voting for voters in the Deep South and across the country. #VotingRights
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I’m on Capitol Hill at the markup of the House GOP’s “ACE Act”—a bill that would nationalize voter suppression and pump more secret money into our elections. It’s about to gavel-in.
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"We are a developed democracy, and in a developed democracy the government has a responsibility to make sure all its eligible people are registered and can vote,” our Associate Director of Democracy @lkcw09 dropping gems💥 Read more https://t.co/SrUDXlUtUE
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Within weeks of taking office in 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order — hailed by voter advocates as potentially transformative — that for the first time committed the U.S. government...
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Shout out to the rad women leaders of IDP!
We're closing #WomensHistoryMonth celebrating the women leaders of our Inclusive Democracy Project, grassroots organizations on the frontlines of building an inclusive democracy for all. We're honored to be in community with them🧵
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You talk about 🔥!! These women are demanding change and building power in these democracy and justice streets. Working on the multiracial democracy we need. Thank you all for your leadership, tenacity and courage. @Demos_Org is proud to honor you. 🤩🤩
We're closing #WomensHistoryMonth celebrating the women leaders of our Inclusive Democracy Project, grassroots organizations on the frontlines of building an inclusive democracy for all. We're honored to be in community with them🧵
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Today the President of the United States and many Senate Democrats turned their backs on DC residents and our fundamental right to self determination.
I support D.C. Statehood and home-rule – but I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put forward over the Mayor’s objections – such as lowering penalties for carjackings. If the Senate votes to overturn what D.C. Council did – I’ll sign it.
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🎉💫Restore the Vote has passed the Senate with bipartisan support!!!! This is now going to the governor to be signed!!! Voting Rights Restoration will be the law of the land in MN!!!! 🙌🏾 Thank You, @SenatorChampion!!!
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Happy Elizabeth Peratrovich Day! Peratrovich (#Tlingit) fought for laws to protect Alaska Native civil rights. In her honor, we call for a Native American Voting Rights Act (#NAVRA) to address the unique voting obstacles faced by Native voters. Learn more: https://t.co/pUv2cAJurt
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A privilege to be in the room today as democracy heroes Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss receive the Presidential Citizens Medal. Thank you for your service and commitment, Ruby and Shaye.
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What my leader @TaifaButler said! 👇
From protecting abortion rights, passing progressive economic policies and expanding access to the ballot, Black and brown communities came together to secure their rights and protect their future. 2/2
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There's a lot at stake right now & we're glad @POTUS will be speaking about democracy tonight. One thing that’s *already* possible & *fully* within his control? Strong follow through on the Voting Access Executive Order to help protect the right to vote in future elections. 1/3
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