the alarming connection between race and voter suppression

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ We fund voter protection Friend, A new study from the Brennan Center for Justice confirms what we’ve been talking about: Republicans’ efforts to suppress a state’s voting rights are directly tied to the state’s racial diversity. "It is clear that the laws that were introduced to restrict access to voting in 2021, were targeted at methods of voting that were used increasingly by voters of color in 2020," said Sean Morales-Doyle, director of the Brennan Center's Voting Rights division. "They were, in some cases very clearly a response to voters of color, exercising political power in ways that they hadn't before." That’s right, friend: Republicans didn’t like voters of color using their voices, and thus came a wave of voter suppression bills. It’s alarming, racist, and anti-democracy. Plain and simple. We know that half-efforts and last-minute programs won’t defeat systemic voter suppression. But we can help marginalized voters overcome barriers to voting if we make intentional and sustained investments. That is why Power the Vote is funding voter protection staff in battleground states and fighting to make sure every single voter’s voice is heard. Every ballot must be counted. Every win must be certified. And every election must be fair and free. [We can’t let Republicans continue getting away with their racist voter suppression attempts. Please, help us fight back by donating whatever you can to Power the Vote right now.]( [DONATE $10 »]( [DONATE $25 »]( [DONATE $45 »]( [DONATE ANY »]( Thank you for taking action, Power the Vote We Fund Voter Protection In 2020, we ran the Democratic Party’s Voter Protection Program in Georgia, when the state flipped blue for the first time in nearly 30 years. We pioneered a new model of voter protection, built on sustained investments and long-lasting relationships. Now, we’re building on that success and adapting the Georgia model to fight voter suppression in other states. [CHIP IN »]( Paid for by Power the Vote Power The Vote 455 Moreland Ave, Unit 5293 Atlanta, GA 31107 United States www.powerthevote.org If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.