To: Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5)
Rep. Thompson: Support Voting Rights
Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), eliminating important protections for voters across the country. But a new bill in Congress can fix the VRA and restore these protections.
Mike, please co-sponsor and fight to improve the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014.
Mike, please co-sponsor and fight to improve the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014.
Why is this important?
It's simple: Democrats want more voters at the polls, while Republican lawmakers want the few, the proud, the ignorant. The majority of Americans, including moderate Republicans, want what's best for them, not the corporations: a clean environment, full employment at a living wage, an end to war. Republican legislators want just the opposite. More voters at the polls means progressive, responsible governance, good for all America.
The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Right now, Congress can restore lost protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Thompson should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.
The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Right now, Congress can restore lost protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Thompson should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.