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Rev. Dr. Barber @RevDrBarber
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In 2018 we must have an all out fight to put voting rights at the top of the political agenda. Full restoration of the VRA must become a top priority for Congressional leadership, not just black members. We must call anyone against this what they are: racist & anti-democracy.
We must show the connections b/w the destruction of the VRA, the 4 year filibuster, & the onslaught of legislation against the poor and workers by persons elected through racist voter suppression.
We must show America why we have to unite around black, white, & brown fusion movement that is anti-racist & anti-poverty.
We must take the Resistance to the ballot box w/ a massive moral movement and a mass GOTV plan in the South.
If you have any doubt, read how voting rights in NC are worse than in Iraq & my home state is no longer considered a functioning democracy: newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/…
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