🧵(1/4): Following a cycle of unprecedented voter turnout and mobilization, Georgia’s leaders are trying to pass laws that would suppress the voices of Black voters, voters of color, and young voters.
Here’s an update about what's happening in Georgia's statehouse. ⬇️
Here’s an update about what's happening in Georgia's statehouse. ⬇️
🧵(2/4): Recently, Georgia voters used the power of their voices and blocked the passage of 45(!) voter suppression bills.
However, the two most restrictive bills #HB531 and #SB241 are waiting to pass the Senate and House, respectively.
nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
However, the two most restrictive bills #HB531 and #SB241 are waiting to pass the Senate and House, respectively.
nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
🧵(3/4): #HB531 would cut weekend voting days and Souls to the Polls and add restrictive absentee voting restrictions.
If passed, #SB241 would repeal no-excuse absentee voting—which 1.3 MILLION(!) voters used to vote in the November general election.
cnn.com/2021/03/06/pol…
If passed, #SB241 would repeal no-excuse absentee voting—which 1.3 MILLION(!) voters used to vote in the November general election.
cnn.com/2021/03/06/pol…
🧵(4/4): We are witnessing another anti-democratic attempt to continue Georgia’s painful legacy of voter suppression and racism as state policy.
As bills continue to gain traction in the Georgia statehouse, we must stay informed and speak out against voter suppression.
As bills continue to gain traction in the Georgia statehouse, we must stay informed and speak out against voter suppression.
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