Instead, we rely on readers like you, to provide the "people power" that fuels our work. “Today, we saw democracy assaulted with a pen—the pen of Brian Kemp, as he signed a law to try to accomplish what Donald Trump and the big lie was unable to accomplish.”, Elias and the New Georgia Project, Rise, and Black Voters Matter are already challenging the law, which was met with protests outside the Georgia State Capitol. He publicly claimed the vote there, and in other states he narrowly lost, was marred by fraud, and he pressured Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and other election officials to overturn the results. Vanity Fair may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Our Mission:To inform. Like Georgia's new voter suppression law, Florida's proposed H.B. Because of people like you, another world is possible. Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, also responded to Kemp's move with a call for federal action. The freshest-and most essential-updates from Washington, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley. Because of people like you, another world is possible. We want the world to be a better place. Lawmakers are elected to represent us, yet they are doing everything they can to take away our votes without our consent. In more damning, searing testimony on the fifth day of Derek Chauvin's trial, Minneapolis' most senior police officer condemned Chauvin's use of force against George Floyd as "totally unnecessary," adding that putting Floyd facedown on the ground with a knee on his neck "was just uncalled for.” He was echoed by paramedics, witnesseses and another cop. The old Jim Crow was billy clubs and fire hoses; the alleged new Jim Crow is asking people to write a driver’s license number on … Kemp signed his voter suppression bill in front of a painting of a plantation where more than 100 Black people had been enslaved. “There is no amount of time that I will not dedicate on the Senate floor,” Republican Tom Cotton said this week, “to stopping the Democrats from passing this kind of radical legislation.” He and other Trump allies are making clear that there’s nothing they won’t do in their effort to limit voter participation. We saw democracy physically assaulted on January 6,” Democratic attorney Marc Elias said in an interview with Rachel Maddow Thursday. Georgia GOP, which is losing control over the electorate, just passed a voter suppression bill that will: -restrict Dropbox voting-Voter ID required-food restriction to voters on long lines, This is why federal voting rights legislation is necessary.https://t.co/K49cbsuslE, — Jen Perelman (@JENFL23) March 25, 2021. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian praised Georgia's new voter suppression laws with a statement that sounded like it could have been written in coordination with Gov. Join Vanity Fair to receive full access to VF.com and the complete online archive now. To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and put an end to these brazen attempts to silence our voices. Describing the measure as "an insult" to state voters, she said that by pushing it through so quickly, "Republicans in Georgia's House and Senate showed us exactly how little they value our votes. “We saw democracy assaulted with the Big Lie. Ad Choices. Nsé Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project Action Fund, which works to increase civic participation of underrepresented and underserved communities of colors, called the law "egregious. It doesn't work that way. ", Kemp, who is up for reelection next year, "will be an obvious beneficiary" of the new changes to Georgia's election laws, Dennis added. The vote was 97-73 and moves onto the state Senate. This is how dedicated they are to suppressing the vote. But we can't do it alone. 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Brian Kemp’s team. Voting rights activists have condemned the bill, which limits ballot box drop-offs, enacts new voter ID requirements and prohibits giving food and water to voters waiting in line on Election Day. The victory Thursday for anti-democracy Republicans underscores the importance of Democrats’ fight, and adds even more urgency to their push to enact the For the People Act, the passage of which will almost certainly require them to at the very least change the Senate filibuster. 'Vicious Attack on Voting Rights': Georgia Governor Signs GOP Suppression Bill, Instead of celebrating the record voter turnout during the 2020 election amid a pandemic, Georgia lawmakers have gone to extreme efforts to deny access to the ballot," said, Henderson. The 95-page bill also strips authority from the secretary of state, making him a nonvoting member of the State Elections Board, and allows lawmakers to initiate takeovers of local election boards—measures that critics said could allow partisan appointees to slow down or block election certification or target heavily Democratic jurisdictions, many of which are in the Atlanta area and are home to the state's highest concentrations of Black and Brown voters. 7041 prohibits providing voters food and drinks, imposes stricter voter ID requirements and more. Headline Mar 30, 2021. Georgia’s newest voter suppression law, Bill 531, which requires voters to have convincing identification for absentee ballots, has the children of famed civil rights leaders upset. Common Dreams is not your normal news site. Added Warnock, whose January run-off victory with Jon Ossoff gave Democrats control of Capitol Hill: “We are going to take this fight to give the people their voices back...from the red clay hills of Georgia all the way back, all the way to the United States Senate.”. Bolstering the case for federal legislation to safeguard the franchise from Republicans' ongoing voter suppression efforts across the country, GOP Georgia Gov. " Â, "Make no mistake: Republicans are using Georgia as a testing ground for their latest voter suppression experiments," she added. “Jim Crow In a Suit and Tie”: Georgia Passes Massive Voter Suppression Bill Georgia Republicans putting severe restrictions on voting comes amid the GOP’s broader anti-democracy efforts. Without Your Support We Simply Don't Exist. Our job: Don't look away. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said during an interview with WABE, an Atlanta-based NPR affiliate, that the state’s recent law limiting access to the ballot box has nothing to do with voter fraud. "If they thought S.B. If you can help today—because every gift of every size matters—please do. ", "For the sake of our democracy, this has to stop," he said. The defenders of Georgia’s bill are particularly offended by critics’ invocation of Jim Crow. We’ve turned the clock back on voting rights for no other reason than conspiracy theories and fears of an emerging electorate in our multiracial democracy. The Georgia voter suppression bill headed to the governor's desk makes it A CRIME to give voters food or water while they’re in line. “The goal of voter suppression is to so demoralize the electorate that people don’t even bother to try, but that will not happen,” Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, Cannon’s pastor, said in remarks after her arrest Thursday evening. Feel free to republish and share widely. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Georgia's 'Jim Crow' voter suppression bill is now law. If it becomes law, the For the People Act will stop this new wave of voter suppression cold. In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s repeated bogus claims of electoral fraud, Georgia Republican state legislators have taken aggressive measures to limit voting rights with the omnibus voting rights law SB 202. There are many battles to be won, but we will battle them together—all of us. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed into law a sweeping, unpopular bill overhauling the state's elections that critics have called "a vicious attack on voting rights. Our work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License. The Georgia legislature passed a sweeping measure on Thursday that will dramatically limit access to voting following continual and unfounded claims of fraud after the state voted Democrat in the 2020 presidential race. By contrast, rights advocates lambasted the governor and state lawmakers for rapidly enacting the "extraordinarily dangerous" legislation. Anything less just won't do.". Very very dangerous https://t.co/eq9ktK5oZh, — Ari Berman (@AriBerman) March 25, 2021, "If Republicans thought this was 'the right thing to do'—they wouldn't have done it this way," said Aunna Dennis, executive director of Common Cause Georgia. https://twitter.com/stphnfwlr/status/1375219510714765316, Anti-Asian Hate Could Last Beyond the Pandemic. "To Gov. We don't want advertising dollars. Kemp, to all Republican lawmakers who have pushed through these bills, and to all companies who have bankrolled them with financial support while profiting from our dollars: shame on you. As he did, Georgia State Patrol troopers were dragging away State Representative Park Cannon, who was arrested and charged with two felonies for knocking on the door to the governor’s office as he approved the voter suppression legislation. There’s also the chance that this attempt to restrict voting could backfire for Republicans. But in signing SB202, Kemp effectively enshrined Trump’s attacks on the vote into law and weakened Raffensperger’s role in overseeing elections, handing power over to the legislature. "Cowering to extremists and disseminators of disinformation about our elections has been the overall policy agenda of Georgia's leaders this legislative session. Dozens of frivolous court cases in Georgia failed last year that this legislation is based on," Abudu added. ", Georgia Gov. Every donation—large or small—helps us bring you the news that matters. Georgia Gov. In a memo Wednesday, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told employees that Georgia’s new voter suppression law was “unacceptable” and “based on a lie” of … There are many battles to be won, but we will battle them together—all of us. “It’s sick,” Biden said in a press conference Thursday, vowing to do “everything” he can to stop Republicans’ “pernicious” efforts to roll back Americans’ rights. We need you. — Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) March 25, 2021, Slamming Georgia Republicans for advancing the bill "behind closed doors and amidst a cloud of secrecy," Ufot declared that "this is not how democracy works. The Georgia State House passed a bill that would eliminate tax breaks for Delta Airlines for jet fuel. Civil Rights Groups File Second Legal Challenge to Georgia Voter Suppression Bill. Rep. Park Cannon was arrested after Gov. Biden has signaled support for amending it, particularly amid the GOP’s “un-American” disenfranchisement crusade. “I am not the first Georgian to be arrested for fighting voter suppression,” Cannon wrote after being released from jail Thursday night. Every day of the week, we publish the most important breaking news & views for the progressive community. To remain an independent news source, we do not advertise, sell subscriptions or accept corporate contributions. Here's how Democrats can fight back. After Kemp signed the bill, he claimed at a news conference that the measure was "another step toward ensuring our elections are secure, accessible, and fair." A GOP-led voting bill in Georgia has provoked the ire of Democrats, who panned it as suppressing Black voters and regressing to Jim Crow laws. We are independent, non-profit, advertising-free and 100% reader supported. © 2021 Condé Nast. ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. Brian Kemp, a Republican, speaks during a runoff election night party at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead on January 5, 2021. The Georgia Senate passed a sweeping bill that will restrict voting access and give state officials more powers over local elections. “It’s Jim Crow in a suit + tie.” California Rep. Ro Khanna called the laws “anti-American, racist, and a betrayal of our Constitution” and accused Kemp of committing  “not simply an unjust act but a deeply unpatriotic one.”, Georgia, of course, was at the center of Donald Trump’s battle to overturn his November election loss to Joe Biden, the first Democrat to win the state in close to 30 years. We don't survive on clicks. Georgia Republicans putting severe restrictions on voting comes amid the GOP’s broader anti-democracy efforts. Congress must ensure the freedom to vote for all Americans, regardless of who we are, where we live, or how we vote.". You've probably seen this picture of Georgia Gov. The Georgia law is just one of hundreds of voter suppression laws state Republican lawmakers have been pushing in response to Trump's loss. It was a dark day in Georgia. 202 was 'in the public interest'—they would have made sure the public had a chance to learn about it. Kemp and Raffensperger, both Republicans who supported Trump, did not cave in. Democrats are trying to counteract it with the For the People Act, a pro-democracy bill that would make it easier to vote and prevent almost all of these laws from … Brian Kemp on Thursday signed into law a sweeping, unpopular bill overhauling the state's elections that critics have called "a vicious attack on voting rights.". Civil rights groups SUE Georgia over voter law suppression saying it’s ‘blatant racism’ & ‘politics at its worst’ Elizabeth Little 30 Mar 2021, 20:28 Voter suppression has again become a concern in Georgia with the passage of Senate Bill 202. Even though Georgia’s recently-signed election integrity law applies to everyone in the state and even has overwhelming support among black voters, more than 70 black business executives released a joint statement on Wednesday urging corporations to publicly oppose what they describe as a kind of voter suppression. Brian Kemp signed a bill that puts new restrictions on voting in Georgia. Kemp signed the bill less than two hours after it cleared the Georgia General Assembly. Brian Kemp signed a nearly 100-page omnibus bill Thursday that will make sweeping changes to election law, impacting voters, local election administrators and the board overseeing elections. The MLB All-Star Game is set to be held in Atlanta in July, but MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark told the Boston Globe Friday that the players association “would look forward to … Box 443Portland, ME 04112-0443USA, Common Dreams is a small nonprofit with a big mission. ", "It's time you do your jobs and represent the voters you were elected to represent. "Voters, and not officials, must decide our elections. Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. ", "Let's call S.B. 202 for what it is: a blatant and intentional strike on Black, Brown, and new voters," Ufot said. ", "Instead, both House and Senate leadership forced the 'omnibus' anti-voter bill through to the governor's desk in just hours, on completely party-line votes," she continued, warning that the legislation "will amplify partisan interests and cement partisan control over our elections infrastructure. If they thought S.B. “This is gigantic, what they’re trying to do, and it cannot be sustained.” But fighting right-wing attacks on democracy may require more than merely restoring the “talking filibuster,” as Biden wants to do. #gapol, — Anthony Michael Kreis (@AnthonyMKreis) March 25, 2021. — Not a subscriber? Brian Kemp and his gaggle of white men signing the state's voter suppression law -- the new, new Jim Crow. Congress has the power to stop these modern-day Jim Crow bills before they start. It's time you make your priorities our priorities: healthcare, justice, and progress for all people living in Georgia," she said.  "And to members of Congress, may this be your cue to immediately restore the Voting Rights Advancement Act and pass the For The People Act. The bill, SB 202, passed the state House 100-75 earlier Thursday, then the state Senate quickly agreed to House changes by a vote of 34-20. The state House approved it 100-75, before the state Senate quickly agreed to House changes, 34-20. All rights reserved. Last Thursday, Republicans in Georgia passed a law imposing restrictions on voting in the state, including new ID requirements for absentee voting (replacing a signature-matching process), a reduction in the number of absentee-ballot drop boxes (compared to 2020), greater powers for the state legislature over local election officials, and even the criminalization, in some cases, of the distribution of food and water to voters … The bill, which passed in a party-line vote in the state legislature and signed into law by … The governor signed the bill shortly after it passed. "This is why federal voting rights legislation is necessary. Congress must pass H.R. Nancy Abudu, deputy legal director for the SPLC Action Fund, described the legislation as "a codification of the dangerous and deadly Big Lie of 2020," referencing the myths about voter fraud that former President Donald Trump and other Republican politicians and commentators circulated before and after last year's general election. ", Kemp's move came after less than two hours after Georgia's Republican lawmakers gave final approval to Senate Bill 202, which has been criticized by voting rights advocates within and beyond the Peach State. The States Following Georgia’s Lead on Voter Suppression By Ed Kilgore Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has made voting-restrictions legislation a top priority in the Texas Senate. 202 was 'good public policy'—they wouldn't have rammed it through the General Assembly in only six hours. Support Our Work -- Join the small group of generous readers who donate, keeping Common Dreams free for millions of people each year. ", The Washington Post reports the bill will "impose new identification requirements for those casting ballots by mail; curtail the use of drop boxes for absentee ballots; allow challenges to voting eligibility; make it a crime for third-party groups to hand out food and water to voters standing in line; block the use of mobile voting vans, as Fulton County did last year after purchasing two vehicles at a cost of more than $700,000; and prevent local governments from directly accepting grants from the private sector.". Please help keep Common Dreams alive by making a contribution. "Thousands of voters have made it clear that the types of provisions in S.B. But the most harrowing evidence was newly released bodycam footage that saw some jurors break down. Brian Kemp drew protests Thursday as he signed into law a sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections that includes new restrictions on voting by mail and greater legislative control over how elections are run. To inspire.To ignite change for the common good. One of the ways in which Democrats are attacking Georgia Republicans in response to the voter suppression bill that Republican Gov. And in Washington, the disenfranchisement bill triggered outrage among Democrats, who have already been rallying to expand voting rights at the federal level. Demonstrators rally against restrictive voting measures in Georgia in early March. "Unfortunately, this bill is not an anomaly—across the country, over 250 state bills have been introduced to disenfranchise voters, many measures aimed squarely at communities of color. — Andrew Cuomo’s Biographer on the Governor’s Brutish History— How Officials in Trump’s White House Scrambled to Score COVID-19 Vaccinations— A Private Jet of Rich Trumpers Wanted to “Stop the Steal”— Donald Trump Is Drowning in Criminal Investigations and Legally Screwed— The Wave of Anti-Asian Hate Could Last Beyond the Pandemic— Could Brett Kavanaugh Be Booted From the Supreme Court?— Leak of Bombshell CBS Investigation Led to Multimillion-Dollar Settlement— From the Archive: The Day Before Tragedy. “I’d love to say I’m the last, but we know that isn’t true.”, Backed by the GOP’s Washington establishment, Republicans have been pushing extreme anti-voting legislation in almost every state, all under the guise of what they call “election integrity.” But the ugliness of Cannon’s arrest underscored the nefariousness of these bills: The Georgia law “suppresses voters, criminalizes compassion & seizes election authority from local + state officials,” Stacey Abrams tweeted Thursday. After GOP failed to overturn last election, Georgia Republicans going all out to steal next one, passing sweeping power grab including taking over state election board & county election boards so they can challenge election results. "Instead of celebrating the record voter turnout during the 2020 election amid a pandemic, Georgia lawmakers have gone to extreme efforts to deny access to the ballot," said Henderson. For the sake of democracy, Democrats must show the same level of resolve in fighting back. 202 are unacceptable and will disproportionately harm historically disenfranchised communities, young voters, and voters with disabilities. - Craig Brown, Co-founder. The Masters Tournament is one of a handful of high-profile sporting events scheduled to take place in Georgia in 2021. Common Dreams has been providing breaking news & views for the progressive community since 1997. "Unfortunately, this bill is not an anomaly—across the country, over 250 state bills have been introduced to disenfranchise voters, many measures aimed squarely at communities of color.". President Joe Biden said Thursday that GOP attempts to restrict voting are "sick" and "un-American.". You have a duty to the American people to uphold the cornerstone of our democracy. Kemp's move came after less than two hours after Georgia… "S.B. ", A sad day in Georgia. Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins told "America Reports" on Thursday that the Biden administration and private companies need to "read the election reform bill" before spewing criticisms. 202 means that we can no longer host 'Souls To The Polls' events during runoffs, or so much as give our fellow community members water as they wait for hours to cast their ballot.". Common DreamsP.O. 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