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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 1d

Louisiana v. Callais could strip protections for majority-Black voting districts. If Section 2 of the VRA is struck down, communities will lose political power. We are mobilizing nationwide to demand the Court protect Black voters and ensure every voice counts.

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The Supreme Court’s Next Defining Test for Black Freedom

Louisiana v. Callais is the latest case testing the Voting Rights Act.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Today, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a dispute over the composition of Louisiana electoral districts in a case that could imperil a key section of the Voting Rights Act. Follow our live updates ➡️ reut.rs/4nS1P0A

Live: US Supreme Court to weigh Voting Rights Act challenge that could reshape Congress

The Supreme Court is set to weigh a Republican-led challenge to the landmark federal law enacted 60 years ago to prevent racial discrimination in voting.

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · 1d

Today! @bigtentusa.bsky.social is hosting us and Students for Voting Justice @ 12pm ET for a high-impact virtual #TentTalk on the 2025 Virginia elections and how young people are leading the charge in turning out voters across the Commonwealth.

RSVP: bigtentusa.org/event/mobili...

Mobilize Virginia: Students Rising for Democracy - BigTentUSA

Virginia is on the brink of one of its most consequential election cycles—where every seat, every voice, and every vote will matter. On Wednesday, October 15th at 12:00PM ET, we […]

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3d

Are you ready for the largest peaceful protest in modern US history? In five days, millions of Americans will stand up and speak out on a massive scale to reject Trump’s authoritarianism and show the world what democracy looks like. We’ll see you on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · 6d

Tonight at 8pm ET! Join us for an update on all that is going down in Virginia and how you get help get out the vote: actionnetwork.org/events/cente...

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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 7d

🛑Anti-voter groups want to make Americans registering to vote with the Election Assistance Commission's federal form show documents such as a passport, which millions don’t have.

📢 Help push back against the new proposal threatening our access to the ballot box 📲: https://bit.ly/42tPHua

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The Workers Circle @workerscircle.bsky.social · 20d

TONIGHT!

Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · 23d

Join us @workerscircle.bsky.social on 9/25 to explore the cost of the regime through the lens of Trump deploying the National Guard and how we can fight back!

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · Sep 15

Make sure you're at this one!
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Join SMART Elections in the most comprehensive nonpartisan data-based Election Verification Program in U.S. History

Online Orientation
Mon 9/29 5pm PT/ 8pm ET
QR code to register for free event
More info at SMARTelections.us
#midterms

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · 23d

Join us @workerscircle.bsky.social on 9/25 to explore the cost of the regime through the lens of Trump deploying the National Guard and how we can fight back!

actionnetwork.org/events/effec...

Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · 27d

Early voting starts TOMORROW in Virginia. Help us get out the vote by making calls to Black voters across the state.

Join our guided phone bank this evening at 6 pm ET. www.mobilize.us/cfcg-rov/eve...

National Guided Phone Bank - Call Virginia Voters! · Center for Common Ground

### We are calling Black voters in Virginia, encouraging them to vote and providing resources that make it easier to check where they are registered and find the voting information they need. #### Ma...

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · 28d

We’re kicking off the next #NoKings protest. Join the call TODAY, Sept. 18, to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind our movement.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings in America.

RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

No Kings October Mobilization Kickoff Call · No Kings

The No Kings Coalition is proud to announce a mass call to kick off our the work toward our upcoming October 18th national mobilization! Join us to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy...

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Sep 15

So many inspiring voices at last night’s Gala! We want to highlight Fish Stark, ED of the @americanhumanist.bsky.social who quoted Thomas Paine: “We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”

American democracy is sacred, and it’s up to all of us to protect it.

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Fish Stark Remarks

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Sep 14

Tonight!!! Join us : actionnetwork.org/events/cente...

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Sep 12

Join us THIS SUNDAY, 9/14 @ 7 pm ET for a night of mobilizing for democracy as activists, faith leaders, organizations, and electeds come together for our annual gala.

Guests include Senator Blumenthal, Colin Allred, Representative Swalwell & more!

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/cente...

Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Sep 9

From 1 to 14 Democracy Centers since 2020, we have been building year-round power with Black voters. Come celebrate our success and support our work at our 2025 Virtual Annual Gala featuring a host of amazing guest speakers and music.

🔗 RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/cente...

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨 NC! Today is primary day for three municipalities:

- Rural Hall, Tabacoville
- Sanford
- Charlotte

Local elections make the biggest impact on your daily life. Make sure you make your voice heard!

Find your polling place: ncvoter.fyi/polling

Election Day Polling Place Search

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Sep 9

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In Latest Unsigned Order, SCOTUS Blesses Trump’s Use of Racial Profiling in Immigration Arrests

Read more here.

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Sep 3

There is still time to write postcards for the VA election! Get yours now: www.centerforcommonground.org/postcards

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Aug 25

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“Brandon Rivers has also encountered his fair share of seemingly apathetic students in his time as executive director of the Charlotte Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focusing on voter education, specifically in marginalized communities.”

NC lags in civic engagement. Gaps in civics learning part of the problem.

Instruction for NC students in civics is spotty and often not a priority. Lessons don't soak in, leading to disengaged younger generations.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · Aug 25

Gerrymandering leads to less representation for voters, less accountability for politicians, and more polarization by giving party primary voters — rather than general election voters — the loudest say. bit.ly/41wQ0Uw

Texas Messes with Democracy

Gerrymandering is spinning out of control, but Congress can stop it.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · Aug 25

53 cities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia had higher crime rates than D.C. in 2024. Despite this, these states deployed their own National Guard troops to help address D.C.'s newly declared "crime emergency."

www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the...

The States Sending Troops to DC Have Way Worse Crime Problems. Most Didn’t Want to Talk About It.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · Aug 18

Outdated laws from the 1700s and 1800s give the president tremendous power to use the military at home. It’s past time for Congress to repeal the Alien Enemies Act, close loopholes in the Posse Comitatus Act, and reform the Insurrection Act. bit.ly/4oxXJLN

Outdated and Dangerous

Antiquated laws from the 1700s and 1800s give the president tremendous power to use the military at home to quash protests and order mass arrests in times of war and domestic upheaval.

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Aug 15

The DC Attorney General made it clear yesterday that Pam Bondi's attempt to take control of MPD is unlawful.

We need Chief Smith to listen to the DCAG and refuse to follow this order. Join us today at 12 PM to add your messages to a copy of DCAG's letter. freedcproject.org/event-list/c...

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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Aug 6

60 yrs today, the #VRA was signed into law, a monumental win born from the Civil Rights Movement. Today, that hard-won progress is under attack.

Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to #restorethevra.

🚨 Take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Center for Common Ground @ctr4cmnground.bsky.social · Jul 31

Today is a GREAT day to email your members of Congress in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

#RestoreTheVRA

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