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The Daily

A Last-Gasp Push on Voting Rights

Jan 19, 2022
Astead W. Herndon, a national political reporter for The New York Times, dives into the critical state of voting rights legislation. He shares insights on the near impossibility of passing pivotal bills like the Freedom to Vote Act. Herndon discusses the frustrations from activists over the Biden administration's delayed action and the role of the Senate filibuster. Key political ramifications for democracy are explored, emphasizing the urgent need to confront voter suppression as the midterms approach.
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