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Bill Would Take A Comprehensive Approach To Make Voting More Accessible, Fair, And Secure

WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce the Freedom to Vote Act to protect voting rights and strengthen democracy. This comprehensive legislation would make it easier for eligible voters to cast a ballot, help bolster election security, and strengthen campaign finance laws, including by requiring dark money groups to disclose their donors.

The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy, which is why we need to stand up to protect this fundamental right in light of threats from lawmakers working to restrict access to the ballot, said Senator Rosen. Thats why Im proud to help introduce comprehensive legislation to protect Americans right to vote and strengthen our democracy.

The Freedom to Vote Act would:

Senator Rosen has been a staunch supporter of the right to vote and American democracy. Last Congress, Senator Rosen supported the bipartisan John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act that would restore and strengthen the landmark Voting Rights Act to combat voter suppression.

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We are thrilled to share the success of the 4th 'A.E. Priyono Democracy Forum: Quo Vadis Legal Protection for Pro-Democracy Defenders', organised by Public Virtue Research Institute (PVRI) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, which was held in the mid-June.

This gathering brought together esteemed speakers, passionate students and young professional both in person at Erasmus Huis Jakarta and virtually from various locations. The event served as a platform for the exchange of ideas, focusing on the critical topic of legal protection for pro-democracy defenders.

Before the 'Democracy Forum', youth representatives from various universities had an open discussion about their views and activities on social issues during a lunch with Embassy staff and PVRI. Later, they were able to interact with panelists from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, LPSK, KontraS and UGM on democratic participation and the role of activism in society.

Thanks to the active participation of panelists, students and young professionals attending the forum, the event served as a space for open dialogue in which different ideas and viewpoints could be presented. We look forward to seeing you at the next 'Democracy Forum', keep an eye on our socials for the details!

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WASHINGTON, D.C. On Monday, July 31, the Colorado Republican Party (CO GOP) filed a lawsuit that attempts to bar unaffiliated voters from participating in the 2024 Republican primary in Colorado.

Passed by Colorado voters via ballot initiative in 2016, Proposition 108 allows unaffiliated voters to vote in partisan primaries for major parties without declaring affiliation to that party.

As of Aug. 1, 47% or 1.82 million of Colorados 3.88 million registered voters are unaffiliated, making unaffiliated voters the largest group of voters in the state.

The complaint alleges that Proposition 108 violates both the First and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and requests that the court block the enforcement of Proposition 108 and declare it unconstitutional.

The CO GOP argues that Proposition 108 violates its right to free speech by forcing its political association to deem as its nominee for office a candidate chosen in an open primary election in which unaffiliated voters are allowed to participate.

The complaint further alleges that allowing unaffiliated voters to vote in partisan primaries violates the 14th Amendment by diluting the votes cast by [the CO GOPs] members when the party has not determined for itself to permit voting by those who are not affiliated with, and have deliberately chosen not to affiliate with, the party. The CO GOP also asserts that Proposition 108 imposes differential treatment, which in turn infringes upon the fundamental voting rights of major political parties and the voters affiliated with them.

The new Colorado lawsuit was filed by an interesting cast of conservative lawyers including, John Eastman, the disgraced lawyer for former President Donald Trump, Republican National Committeeman for Colorado Randy B. Corporon and Anthony T. Caso, who is part of the leadership at the far-right Claremont Institute.

This lawsuit, which could potentially stand to disenfranchise over a million registered voters in Colorado, comes at an contentious time for Eastman specifically. Currently, Eastman faces 11 charges from the California State Bar due to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Just yesterday, Trump was indicted for his efforts to subvert the will of the American people during the 2020 election. Importantly, the indictment also identifies co-conspirators and describes an attorney who devised and attempted to implement a strategy to leverage the Vice Presidents ceremonial role overseeing the certification proceeding to obstruct the certification of the presidential election. Even while facing disbarment and potential other legal trouble, the conservative right continues to relentlessly attack voting rights.

This lawsuit is the second lawsuit brought by Republicans with ties to Jan. 6 challenging the primary system ahead of 2024. Just recently in Nevada, a judge denied the Nevada Republican Partys (NV GOP) request to block a state law mandating parties to hold primaries for the 2024 presidential election. Notably, the attorney representing the NV GOP in this lawsuit is former failed Nevada attorney general candidate and conspiracy theorist, Sigal Chattah, who similar to Eastman, has significant ties to the conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Will Host Town Hall and Mobilizer Training

ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University is one of 10 locations for the nationwide tour of Democracy For The People, sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI). The stop at CAU will be on August 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Each two-part event offers a vital town hall with CBCI members, as well as a comprehensive organizer training on pressing matters of democracy and racial equality in America. This program ensures that the voices and concerns of marginalized communities are not only heard but also heeded by decision-makers at the pinnacle of policymaking. Each leg of the tour also will facilitate voter registration and connecting the community to newly trained personnel.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the following events and should RSVP here.

What:Democracy For The People Atlanta

Who: Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), Lucy McBath (GA-07) and members of theCongressional Black Caucus

Location/Dates: August 5, 2023 Clark Atlanta University Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Board Room 223 James P Brawley Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314

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About the Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI)CBCI stands as a resolute and transformative force, dedicated to empowering and uplifting African Americans and communities of color across the United States. As the 501 (c) (4) educational and research.

About Clark Atlanta UniversityClark Atlanta University was formed with the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold unique places in the annals of African American history. Atlanta University, established in 1865 by the American Missionary Association, was the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans. Clark College, established four years later in 1869, was the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African American student population. Today, with nearly 4,000 students, CAU is the largest of the four institutions (CAU, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Morehouse School of Medicine) that comprise the Atlanta University Center Consortium. It is also the largest of the 37-member UNCF institutions. Notable alumni include: James Weldon Johnson; American civil rights activist, poet, and songwriter (Lift Every Voice and Sing "The Black National Anthem"; Ralph David Abernathy Sr., American civil rights activist; Congressman Hank

Johnson, Georgia District 4; Kenya Barris, American award-winning television, and movie producer; Kenny Leon, Tony Award-winning Broadway Director; Jacque Reid, Emmy Award-winning Television Personality and Journalist; Brandon Thompson, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for NASCAR; Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Vice President of Partnerships & Engagement at Google, Inc. To learn more about Clark Atlanta University, visit http://www.cau.edu.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gearing up for its fourth presidential election under the 2006 constitution, set for December 20 this year. The aftermath of the 2018 elections in which the opposition and some of the international community questioned the legitimacy of the results has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the upcoming polls. Beyond the electoral sphere, constituents are concerned about how a new government will tackle the countrys array of socioeconomic and security challenges, particularly in the eastern part of the DRC, which have vast implications for the region at large.

On August 14, join the Brookings Africa Security Initiative for a conversation with Martin Fayulu, opposition leader and former DRC presidential candidate, and policy experts on the strategic, military, and economic trends of the DRC and the significance of the upcoming election for regional stability and U.S.-China competition in Africa.

Online viewers can submit questions via e-mail to events@brookings.edu or via Twitter @BrookingsFP using #DRC.

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