Rev. William Barber of the Poor People's Campaign discusses a planned Thursday protest caravan from Madison, W.Va., to Charleston intended to pressure Sen. Joe Manchin, […]
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‘We Don’t Need A Narrow Bill’: Barber Presses Senate Democrats To Back Voting Rights
Rev. Dr. William Barber reacts to news that Senate Democrats are crafting another voting rights bill with a narrower scope in the hopes of drawing […]
Continue readingBeto O’Rourke Talks Voting Rights Reform As Texans Begin March
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) and Co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, Bishop William Barber, joined Stephanie Ruhle from Texas as activists march on 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 readingRev. Dr. William Barber On Standing Up For The Right To Vote
Voting rights across the country are under attack and, while you may not see it happening right where you're living, the fact that it's happening […]
Continue readingRev. Barber On Covid Relief: We Cannot Compromise On The Backs Of Poor People | The ReidOut | MSNBC
Reverend William Barber says that covid relief is necessary because people are hurting: “We can't always have this business of compromising on the backs of […]
Continue readingMoral Monday Caravans To Honor Coronavirus Victims | Morning Joe | MSNBC
The Poor People's Campaign will hold Moral Monday caravans in state capitols to address the coronavirus crisis. Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's […]
Continue readingChristian Leaders Speak Out Against The President | Morning Joe | MSNBC
The Rev. William Barber and founder of Public Square Strategies, Michael Wear, discuss how Christians will vote in the coming election along with the president's […]
Continue readingRev. Barber On Battling Voter Suppression In November | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, discusses Monday evening's 'Voting Is Power Unleashed' event and fighting against voter suppression attempts in November. […]
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