Weekly Roundup: July 16th
The NPR Politics Podcast
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Voting Rights Under Pressure
This chapter explores the current landscape of voting rights legislation, focusing on the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Activists express frustration over the lack of a clear action plan from the administration and the barriers posed by the filibuster. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for legislative action and the role of grassroots mobilization, particularly within Black and marginalized communities, to protect democracy ahead of critical upcoming elections.
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