Texas Democrats who fled their state to break quorum are taking their fight for voting rights back to their homestate under threat of being arrested. […]
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Sen. Coons: ‘All 50 Democrats’ Will Vote For A Voting Rights Bill
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joins Ali Velshi to discuss the Democrats’ commitment to the once-bipartisan issue of voting rights, reconsidering the filibuster to pass a […]
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 readingHouse Dems Pressure Leadership On Voting Rights Legislation
Democratic House members Elissa Slotkin, Veronica Escobar and Colin Allred join Morning Joe to discuss efforts in the House to push leadership on a voting […]
Continue readingBeto O’Rourke: Failure Is Not An Option On Voting Rights Legislation
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke joins Morning Joe to discuss the effort to stop Texas Republicans' plan to restrict voting rights in the state and the […]
Continue readingBarber And Beto Kick-Off 4-Day March For Voting Rights Across Texas
A Voting rights march across Texas led by Beto O’Rourke and Rev. William Barber will span four days and end in Austin. They share their […]
Continue readingPA State Rep.: The American Experiment Is Not Guaranteed
As the fight for voting comes to a head, Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D) says people must ask themselves: “What are we willing to […]
Continue readingLabor Leader Dolores Huerta Praises ‘Courageous’ Activism Of Texas Dems
Labor leader and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta tells Ali Velshi how she thanked the Texas Democrats for their “sacrifices” in fighting for the voting […]
Continue readingBeto O’Rourke: TX Dems Are Providing ‘Moral Leverage Necessary’ To Pass Voting Rights Bills
Beto O’Rourke thanks Texas Democrats for going to Washington, D.C. in the fight to pass voting rights legislation. Texas State Reps. Rafael Anchía and Nicole […]
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