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Sewell re-introduces voting rights bill

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WASHINGTON — On the cusp of the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell introduced legislation to strengthen voting rights protections through federal oversight, named the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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Sewell re-introduces voting rights bill

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kentuckytoday.com

Resolutions aimed at restoration of voting rights approved

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Separate pieces of legislation that would examine Kentucky’s process for restoring voting rights to individuals with felony convictions by establishing a Restoration of Voting Rights Task Force were approved by House and Senate committees on Thursday.

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PBS NewsHour

Above The Noise | Gerrymandering: Is Geometry Silencing Your Vote?

We breaks down gerrymandering and how politicians on both sides rig the voting system.

7 years ago·Washington, United States

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blkalerts.com

BLK ALERTS - “Good Trouble”: Who Is Upholding John Lewis’ Voting Rights Legacy?

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., stands on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., on Feb. 14, 2015. | Source: Bill Clark / Getty UPDATED: 10:30 PM EST March 7, 2025 As we honor the life and legacy of the esteemed U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a longtime Congressman from Georgia and fearless champion of civil rights and voting equality who died almost 5 years ago on July 17, 2020, we must confront the persisting battle to safeguard and enhance these fundamental…

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clayconews.com

OP-ED: A FAITH-BASED CALL TO RESTORE VOTING RIGHTS

VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS IN COLUMNS/OPINION EDITORIALS ETC.. ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR AND DO NOT REPRESENT THE VIEWS OR OPINIONS OF CLAYCONEWS Op-Ed by Rev. David Miller - Barbourville, KY As someone deeply rooted in faith and shaped by a lifelong commitment to serving others, I’ve come to believe that restorative justice is not merely a policy — it’s a calling. Read More …

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