(Via Capitol Annex, 6 TX Congressman were among those that voted against the VRA reauthorization. Here's how the TX delegation voted on the amendments. (Thanks, Vince) - promoted by Phillip Martin)
Considering the Supreme Court's decision, I think the VRA is especially critical for Texas Democrats. This is cross-posted at KickingAss and at DailyKos where it could use your support!
It's pretty unbelievable that legislation as critical to our democracy is being attacked, even dismantled.
Today the House considers the Voting Rights Act reauthorization. Despite the promises of the Republican leadership to bring this bipartisan, bicameral bill up under suspension of the rules – with no amendments - the House will consider four extremely dangerous amendments.
These amendments should be defeated. They each chip away at the protections of the Voting Rights Act, weakening it. When we allow that to happen we weaken our democracy. The Voting Rights Act was aimed at preventing tactics like literacy tests, poll taxes, intimidation, threats, and violence, which kept many Americans from exercising their freedom to vote. Today the danger of discrimination still exists, which is why the Voting Rights Act is critical.
(In the flurry of posts last week, I missed this one here. A great Q&A. - promoted by Karl-Thomas Musselman)
If you like what you read about John Courage, be sure to vote for him as a MapChanger -Damon
Before I landed at the DNC I was a working in the TX-28th and I met John Courage at an Austin DFA meet-up. A few things were apparently evident: he is a favorite of his District's activists (who are some of the best I've ever met), he is working hard and he's got the right stuff.
You all know that John was DFA's first Grassroot's AllStar, he won Russ Feingold's Progressive Patriot Award and yesterday he made it into the Top-5 of Mark Warner's Mapchangers Contest. Today MyDD profiles him as their latest addition to the netroots list. Clearly he has momentum.
This week, John took the time to answer a few questions for the DNC blog, and I am crossposting it here.
(I'm thinking about setting up a Democratic Reunion event for BOR readers to get together and discuss the future of this blog. Would y'all be interested? - promoted by Phillip Martin)
Author's note: I'm posting this everywhere because it's a 50-State kind of thing! I hope Texans come out strong, ever since working in the 28th I have a special place in my heart for Texas Dems!
Mark your calendars:July 29th we all take a huge leap forward.
Last year we took the first step. On November 15th we held the National Organizing Kick-off. Across the country Democrats gathered together and starting putting the pieces together to organize in every state, district and precinct. Then in April we held the Neighbor-to-Neighbor National Organizing Day. It was an unprecedented effort. Six months before an election, holding a 50-State Canvass, and together we talked to over a million voters.
