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Congress is considering billions more for ICE, an agency that terrorizes Black and Brown families. With that money, we could be funding real investments in our communities.

Call your Senator today and demand they vote NO on new ICE funding.

https://bit.ly/4bgShch
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Across Maryland, clergy are calling on lawmakers to stand with everyday people and defend democracy from national threats. Our rights and futures are connected and protecting people power means addressing redistricting now, not later.

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Concerned Clergy of Maryland: Open Letter to Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson
/PRNewswire/ -- As concerned clergy from across the State of Maryland, we are writing to urge you to support redistricting efforts in our state to respond to...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Let’s be clear: they’ll try to blame one man. Bovino was the face, not the cause. This was built top-down, from Trump’s mass deportation agenda to Noem’s DHS and ICE/BP militarization that terrorized communities and cost lives.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Congress is about to fund terror, not communities.

They're sending BILLIONS more to ICE while our neighborhoods are crying out for jobs, schools, affordable housing, and healthcare.

CALL YOUR SENATOR NOW to Vote NO on new ICE funding.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:02 PM
We need resources, not raids. Our communities deserve healing, safety, and real investment not more violence. We refuse to let fear and state violence define our neighborhoods. We must fight back.
January 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Robert G. Clark made history in 1967 as the first Black Mississippian elected to state Legislature in the modern era.

Nearly 60 years later, lawmakers honor his legacy by protecting voting rights. Deadline: Feb 3 for bills to pass committee. Support Mississippi!

https://bit.ly/45ot1Nt
State lawmakers push for protections as Supreme Court considers dismantling Voting Rights Act
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January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission has delivered a new congressional map for Maryland—shaped by public input and community voices.

As other states weaponize redistricting, Maryland is showing a different path. Now the General Assembly must step up, move the map forward.
January 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Black voters face barriers that make voting hard and frustrating, from long lines to confusing rules. Real change—like easier registration, accessible polling sites, and community organizing—can make every vote count.

When we show up together, we shape elections.
January 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Mississippi's Legislative Black Caucus files STATE Voting Rights Act to protect minority voters.

This is proactive organizing—building safeguards before federal protections fall. Deadline: Feb 3 for bills to pass committee.

https://bit.ly/49Pij3O
State lawmakers push for protections as Supreme Court considers dismantling Voting Rights Act - Mississippi Today
Rep. Bryant Clark, a Democrat from Pickens and son of Robert Clark, said his father would be horrified to know that the U.S. Supreme Court is considering rolling back the protections that he and so many civil rights pioneers fought for so heavily.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Without fair maps, Maryland’s Black communities, working-class families, and other marginalized groups will continue to face the consequences. We’re glad to see the commission take this important step toward protecting our rights and our future.

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Black Voters Matter Releases Statement Following Maryland Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission Recommendation — Black Voters Matter
“Black Voters Matter supports the Maryland Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission’s recommendation for a new congressional map that protects the rights of Black voters and all marginalized commu...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The decision is coming, but we aren't waiting. Join the mass call on January 21 to get the briefing and the battle plan.

Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/885477/
January 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Martin Luther King Jr., born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, fought to expand opportunity, protect rights, and create a more just society.

Through nonviolent campaigns, he helped pave the way for the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the Fair Housing Act.
January 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
People get their news in lots of ways — local outlets, national media, social media, or conversations with friends and family. Each source shapes how we see the issues that affect our lives and how we take action.
January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Florida’s 2026 legislative session is underway and so is the fight to protect our democracy. From redistricting battles to election bills that threaten access, what happens this session will shape whose voices are heard and whose are silenced.

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Advocacy organizations gear up for redistricting fight, regular session election bills • Florida Phoenix
Voter identification and congressional redistricting stand chief among concerns voiced by advocacy organizations in the state as the 2026 legislative session gets underway.  Members of 11 organization...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Recent attacks on voting rights have real consequences for real people. Our upcoming briefing breaks down what’s happening and why it matters: bit.ly/JANVRABRIEF

@blackvotersmatterfund.org @brennancenter.org

#VotingRights #CivilRights
January 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Voting rights are being challenged in real time. Join PCAF on 1/22 at 3PM ET for Voting Rights on the Verge—a virtual briefing on what weakened federal protections mean for communities nationwide.

Register: bit.ly/JANVRABRIEF #VotingRights #CivilRights @blackvotersmatterfund.org @brennancenter.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
When we look at the issues we are facing today, we can learn from the struggles and victories of past political movements. History shows which strategies worked, which barriers were overcome, and how activism, policy, and leadership are connected.
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Black voters in Arkansas, our power is under threat. SCOTUS could weaken Section 2 of the VRA, letting Republicans eliminate 13 Black- or Hispanic-majority districts and 18 Democratic seats, cutting our influence in both chambers.

Sign the petition to protect our vote: https://bit.ly/48THV0A
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
If the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expire, premiums will spike, forcing families to go without care. Black communities, and all Americans, deserve affordable health coverage without fear of medical debt or bankruptcy. Urge Congress to keep the EPTCs in place.

Call Now: https://bit.ly/3MuhmGd
January 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Black voters in Louisiana, our voices are under threat. The Supreme Court could weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, letting Republicans eliminate 23 Black-majority districts and 21 Democratic seats, locking Democrats into a superminority.

Sign the petition: https://bit.ly/48THV0A
January 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Think about the leaders you see today. Who makes decisions that match their words? Who shows accountability and advocacy in ways that matter?

By asking which leaders succeed—or fall short—we can better understand what real representation looks like and what we should expect from those in power.
January 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
2026 will be decided by margins, and Black voters are often the margin. That’s why voting rights are under attack. This isn’t random, it’s strategic. They know our votes matter. We’ve fought for our power before and won. 2026 starts now. #ProtectTheVote #BlackVotersMatter #BlackPoliticalPower
January 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Healthcare is a human right—not a privilege. No family should have to choose between life-saving care and basic necessities. The EPTC makes insurance affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. Urge Congress to keep the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) in place.

https://bit.ly/3MuhmGd
January 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Black voters in TN, our political power is under threat. The Supreme Court could weaken Section 2 of theVRA, letting Republicans eliminate 7 Black-majority districts and 7 Dem seats, locking Democrats out outside Memphis and Nashville.

Sign the petition to protect our vote: https://bit.ly/48THV0A
December 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
SCOTUS could weaken protections that let Black voters in Florida choose leaders who represent us. Maps could be redrawn, and decisions about schools, healthcare, safety, and voting could happen without our say.

Now is the time to make sure our voices aren’t silenced: https://bit.ly/48THV0A
December 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM