Alabama case that could limit Voting Rights Act heard at U.S. Supreme Court | #elections | #alabama
WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a case that challenges an Alabama redistricting map and could potentially eliminate remaining federal safeguards against racial gerrymandering. Voting rights advocates fear that the high court’s conservative majority will further weaken the Voting Rights Act, with implications for voters in states across the […]
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The Destruction of the Voting Rights Act | #elections | #alabama
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- September 20, 2022
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The Supreme Court delivered appalling decisions in June—on abortion, guns, and environmental regulation—but the conservative supermajority is poised to strike an even greater blow against American democracy. The justices now have the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in their sights. On October 4, the second day of the new term, they will hear Alabama’s challenge […]
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Lynchburg City Council candidates spar over schools, economy during town hall | Govt. and Politics | #citycouncil
Six candidates vying for three at-large Lynchburg City Council seats answered questions on topics including schools, the local economy and community engagement at a town hall forum Thursday night. New candidates Patrick Earl, Martin Misjuns, Larry Taylor and Walter Virgil Jr., along with incumbents Treney Tweedy and Vice Mayor Beau Wright, participated in the event hosted by […]
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