Marc Elias, Democratic voting rights attorney, talks with Rachel Maddow about why the courts are the best option for Americans to preserve voting rights when […]
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Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Restrictive Voting Bill Into Law
The Texas voting law faces a growing number of lawsuits as voting rights legislation remains stalled in the Senate. We discuss with Susan Glasser and […]
Continue readingTexas State Dem: GOP ‘Rigging The System’ On House Floor To Push Through Agenda
Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa tells Jonathan Capehart that Texas House Republicans were “12 to 15 members shy of reaching the constitutionally-required quorum” but are […]
Continue readingNAACP Urges DOJ To Investigate ‘Outrageous’ TX Dem Arrest Warrants
NAACP President Derrick Johnson says the Texas GOP issuing arrest warrants to force the Texas Democrats back into the chamber to pass the anti-voting bill […]
Continue readingDemocrats Won’t ‘Color Outside The Lines’ On Voting Rights
Executive Producer of Showtime’s “The Circus” John Heilemann and former Florida Congressman David Jolly discuss that while a Texas State Senator was willing to filibuster […]
Continue readingTexas Democrats Keep Pressure On Congress To Pass Voting Rights
After leaving their state to stop voter restrictions from becoming law, Texas Democrats are still turning the screws on lawmakers in Washington to pass national […]
Continue readingDemocrat: Voting Rights Reform ‘Is A Movement, Not A Moment’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is taking new measures in his battle with state Democrats over voting rights, We discuss that and the broader implications for […]
Continue readingCastro: Joe Manchin Heading To Texas GOP Fundraiser Sends The Wrong Message
As Texas Democrats continue to fight for voting protections, Sen. Joe Manchin plans to head to the state for a fundraiser with GOP donors. » […]
Continue readingWe Don’t Need To Say ‘Filibuster’ To Talk Voting Rights With Manchin Says Texas Rep.
Texas Democrats meeting with Sen. Joe Manchin about voting rights without talking about the filibuster is discussed by St. Rep. Joe Moody, who was stripped […]
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