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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 10h

On October 15, the Supreme Court will rehear Louisiana v. Callais could allow Republicans to draw 27 new safe GOP U.S. House seats. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has been the cornerstone of fair representation in America. It stops politicians from rigging maps to silence voters of color.

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Max Flugrath🗳️ @maxflugrath.bsky.social · 11h

NEW: Next week, the Supreme Court will re-hear a case that could allow Republicans to create 19 new safe U.S. House seats by gutting what’s left of the Voting Rights Act.

The far-right majority may finally be ready to finish the VRA off.

Here’s what’s at stake. ⬇️

Republicans could draw 19 more House seats after an upcoming Supreme Court ruling

Many experts are forecasting the end of a key provision of election law — enabling Republicans to shore up their advantage in the House, according to a new report.

www.politico.com

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Max Flugrath🗳️ @maxflugrath.bsky.social · 1d

Louisiana drew a new majority-Black congressional district to fix racial discrimination in its map.

Non-Black voters sued, crying discrimination.

October 15: The Supreme Court will decide if considering race to fix discrimination in political maps can be called discrimination.

Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 1d

📺 WATCH: Next week, the Supreme Court will decide if considering race to fix racial discrimination in redistricting can be called “discrimination.”

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social and Dr. Carol Anderson explain the attack on the central safeguard against racially discriminatory redistricting.

The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Voting Rights for Generations

Louisiana v. Callais could dismantle the Voting Rights Act

open.substack.com

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 1d

📺 WATCH: Next week, the Supreme Court will decide if considering race to fix racial discrimination in redistricting can be called “discrimination.”

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social and Dr. Carol Anderson explain the attack on the central safeguard against racially discriminatory redistricting.

The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Voting Rights for Generations

Louisiana v. Callais could dismantle the Voting Rights Act

open.substack.com

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 1d

And we’re back! But this time, we’re talking elections.

Join us on Wednesday, 10/15 at 7 PM for an engaging discussion ft @laurengw.bsky.social and @marcelias.bsky.social.

Together, they’ll dive into how we can all take part in building a stronger democracy.

RSVP here: tr.ee/h6js1mavu7

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Georgia is already feeling the impacts of the federal shutdown. The shutdown threatens our economy and small businesses, public health, research, travel, and much more.

This isn’t just politics, it’s real life.

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 16d

Did you know the Georgia Public Service Commission decides how much you pay for electricity? Their decisions impact your wallet and our planet.

Make a plan to vote at PeachVote.com!

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 21d

Are you ready to REACH your community?

You are invited to apply to Fair Fight’s pilot Social Media Ambassador Program on REACH! YOU are the best messenger for your community!

Join us on September 23 at 7PM for training!

Apply here: tinyurl.com/SocialAmbass...

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 22d

🚨🚨We need democracy warriors in the room…

SAVANNAH, join us for the House Study Committee on Election Procedures THIS Thursday September 18, 2025.

Let’s show OUT and speak UP!

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Matt Cohen @mattdcohen.bsky.social · 28d

Full story/recap from today's sparsely attended Tea Party SAVE Act rally: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 29d

More.

Stop and Abduct: SCOTUS OKs Racial Profiling by Trump’s Masked Agents

Sep 09, 2025

www.fairfight.com

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · 29d

Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a chilling order allowing Trump’s masked federal agents to continue racially-targeted immigration raids.

Fair Fight CEO @laurengw.bsky.social calls out the Court for enabling a policy "beyond stop-and-frisk. It’s stop-and-abduct."

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you ready to REACH your community?

You are invited to apply to Fair Fight’s pilot Social Media Ambassador Program on REACH! YOU are the best messenger for your community!

Join us on September 23 at 7PM for training!

Apply here: tinyurl.com/SocialAmbass...

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Max Flugrath🗳️ @maxflugrath.bsky.social · Sep 4

NEW: Trump announced a ban on mail voting, 3 days after Putin told him to.

Besides being unconstitutional, it’s humiliating – the president parroting a foreign autocrat’s orders like a lackey.

The goal: block Americans from choosing our leaders and having a say in our future.

Trump’s Mail Voting Ban: The Next Step Toward Authoritarian Control

On Putin’s advice, Trump announced an assault on elections.

rightsandinsights.substack.com

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Rep. Lucy McBath @mcbath.house.gov · Sep 3

The recent attempt by Georgia Republicans to fine—and even jail—Democratic election board members for refusing to seat election deniers is a dangerous escalation of political games that undermine our democracy.

Those who don't respect our elections can't be trusted to oversee them.

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨🚨🚨🚨 If you are a Fulton County resident, we need your support!

We urge you all to arrive at the Fulton County Government Center by 9:30 a.m. tomorrow to attend the BOC meeting and express opposition to the nominations!

Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · Sep 2

A statement from our CEO.

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · Sep 2

A statement from our CEO.

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Max Flugrath🗳️ @maxflugrath.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEW: Today, the Republican Party is pushing a judge to jail Fulton County commissioners.

Why? They refuse to vote to appoint two far-right election denial activists to the Fulton County Election Board who have a history of undermining elections.

Here's what they had to say – video thread. ⬇️

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · Aug 25

Let’s be real: this is embarrassing. The U.S. President is following Putin’s script – like a puppet being worked by strings.

Trump isn’t protecting democracy, he’s copy & pasting Putin’s playbook to sabotage it.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · Aug 24

VIDEO: Marc Elias joined The Weeknight Monday to discuss Trump’s plans to eliminate mail-in ballots, the escalating deployment of the National Guard in D.C., quorum-breaking House Democrats’ return to Texas and more.

Watch below👇
youtu.be/y9W_VPISlKY

Trump Takes Page Out of Russian Election Playbook, Pushes to End Mail-in Voting | Marc Elias

Marc Elias joined Eugene Daniels, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez on MSNBC’s The Weeknight Monday to discuss Trump’s plans to eliminate mail-in ballots, his deployment of the National Guard in…

youtu.be

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Max Flugrath🗳️ @maxflugrath.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today we went live with @staceyabrams.com on @fairfightaction.bsky.social's Rights & Insights to talk about Trump’s new executive order to take over elections.

It’s part of a coordinated far-right push into authoritarianism.

Stacey closed by sharing what keeps her going in this fight.

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Lauren Groh-Wargo @laurengw.bsky.social · Aug 18

Just like Texas Congressional takeover, this next EO is part of a larger scheme to remake elections in an autocratic model. This is not a normal midterm.

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Aug 18

On Putin's advice, Trump launches assault on mail-in ballots and voting machines

Trump's action comes after his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, where the Russian leader told him that mail-in ballots led to his electoral defeat in 2020, Trump said.

www.latimes.com

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’re excited to invite you to the next installment of our Fair Fight: Together virtual conversation series.

This time, we’re talking healthcare. 🩺 Join us on Thursday, Aug. 21 for a powerful discussion on how healthcare connects to equity and justice!

bit.ly/FairFightTog...

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Aug 15

Over 300 events are scheduled to take place tomorrow in communities across this country standing up to Donald Trump's attack on our democracy and attempt to rig the 2026 election. Sign up for an event near you at FightTheTrumpTakeover.Com ‼️

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Fair Fight Action @fairfightaction.bsky.social · Aug 14

Had trouble voting? Had your right to vote challenged?

Help us understand the issues you experienced while voting or having your right to vote challenged!

www.fairfight.com/shareyourstory

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