Testimony of Denise Lieberman in Opposition to SJR20 and SB594

On April 7, 2021, Advancement Project National Office hosted Democracy on the Ropes, a special conversation with voting rights and racial justice leaders, on the intersections of voter suppression and the criminalization of protest. Held during the National #ForThePeople Week of Action, panelists explored how states have attempted to silence communities of color at the ballot box and in the streets. At least 43 states have advanced legislation making it harder to vote. In the last six months, states have also introduced 85 bills criminalizing freedom of assembly and restricting First Amendment. Speakers highlighted the organizing strategies, litigation and tools…

CONTACT Jeralyn Cave [email protected] 202-921-7321 On Thursday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a massive voter suppression bill limiting the use of drop boxes, requiring ID to vote-by-mail, and allowing the state legislature to takeover local election boards. The bill comes on the heels of record turnout during the 2020 presidential election in which Black and Brown communities braved 8-hour wait times to vote during a global health pandemic. Advancement Project National Office, a 21st century racial justice organization released the following statement. “We vehemently condemn the move by Georgia legislators to silence the voices…

MEDIA CONTACT Jeralyn Cave [email protected] 202-921-7321 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate introduced S. 1 – the For the People Act of 2021—a pro-democracy piece of legislation that aims to protect and strengthen access to voting, blunts the influence of dark money in politics and establishes anti-corruption measures for government. Advancement Project National Office, a 21st century civil rights and racial justice organization released the following statement. “Right now, at least 43 states have advanced legislation making it harder to vote on the heels of a historic election that saw record voter turnout,”…

Gov. Northam announced that Virginia will restore the voting rights of those on probation and parole automatically upon the completion of their sentence of incarceration.

The report uplifts data & the lived experiences of returning citizens impacted by the state’s inadequate reentry resources, and inefficient process for regaining the right to vote.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives historically passed H.R. 1 – the For the People Act – a pro-democracy piece of legislation that protects and strengthens access to voting, blunts the influence of dark money in politics and establishes anti-corruption measures for government. Advancement Project National Office, a 21st century civil rights and racial justice organization released the following statement. “By passing H.R. 1, the House of Representatives voted to create a more inclusive democracy—one in which Black and Brown voters have equal access to the ballot box and have an equal…

By Jorge L. Vasquez, Power & Democracy Program Director Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is poised to pass H.R. 1 – The For the People Act – a pro-democracy piece of legislation that implements a host of measures that makes voting more accessible, limits dark money in politics and combats gerrymandering. In short, it’s a win for Black and Brown communities. It combats voter suppression schemes used to keep these voters from successfully casting a ballot and advances measures that ensure they have fair representation in the government(s) that make key decisions for their communities. In a nutshell, H.R.

“The inauguration of Kamala Harris as the nation’s first Black and South Asian Vice President is the result of the tireless work of Black women."

"When Black and Brown voters exercise power at the polls, a fierce whitelash has always attempted to silence them. Our nation must stand firm in protecting the right to vote and ensure our nation maintains a just democracy.”

PA, TX lawsuits are part of effort to suppress Black and Brown political power nationwide WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the Supreme Court denied a request from a group of Pennsylvania lawmakers seeking to delay certification of the state’s election results. Jorge L. Vasquez Jr., Director of Power and Democracy at Advancement Project National Office, stated the following in response to the ruling: “We welcome the Court’s swift rejection of this lawsuit, which sought to subvert the will of Pennsylvania voters. However, it is important to recognize that this lawsuit is only part…