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A Last-Gasp Push on Voting Rights

The Daily

CHAPTER

The Fight for Voting Rights

This chapter explores the urgent battle for voting rights in the U.S., centered on the Freedom to Vote John R. Lewis Act amidst heightened political tensions. It discusses the Biden administration's initial focus on crises like COVID-19, leaving voting rights advocacy in the background, and the decline in Democratic support leading into the second year. Activists' frustrations regarding the administration's lack of tangible action and the challenges posed by the Senate filibuster are highlighted, underscoring the complexities of the legislative fight for voting rights.

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