Despite a lengthy debate session that saw impassioned speeches and arguments, the fight to secure voting rights legislation on a nationwide level was thwarted due to a blockade by Senate Republicans on Wednesday night, and they were joined by Democratic Senators Joe Manchin & Kyrsten Sinema in blocking changes to the filibuster.
A Republican Party official in North Carolina made the foolhardy choice of appearing on Comedy Central’s satirical talk program, The Daily Show. During the shocking interview, the GOP operative spewed racist rhetoric regarding the newly minted voter ID laws in the state.
Comedian, actor and educator Bill Cosby is known for his strong opinions and he proved so once again this past Monday (March 4). As a guest on CNN ‘s Starting Point, Cosby checked the current Republican base after comparing them to civil rights movement-era opponents of desegregation.
