WASHINGTON - Today, as we honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as one of our nation's most influential civil rights leaders, Poder Latinx recommits to the work he championed at a time when voting rights for marginalized communities is again in peril. The following statement is attributed to Yadira Sanchez, co-executive director of Poder Latinx.
Read MorePHOENIX - As a new legislative session kicks off in the state’s capital, Poder Latinx vows to continue to work at the state and federal level to protect voting access and block all attempts by state and federal legislators who continue subverting the will of the people by not passing voter protection legislation.
Read MoreToday, President Joe Biden visited Georgia to deliver a speech about his plans to push for action to protect Americans’ right to vote and ensure free and fair elections. This comes at a time when many states are implementing new voting restrictions that suppress Americans’ ability to vote and be heard. For Poder Latinx, an organization that is dedicated to building Latinx political power through year-round civic engagement, the voting rights issue is one of its utmost priorities. As states are taking action to suppress Americans’ right to vote, it is more important than ever for Congress to pass voting rights legislation and safeguard our democracy.
Read MoreWASHINGTON - Ahead of Sen. Harry Reid’s funeral services Saturday, Poder Latinx honors the legendary senator’s memory and vows to follow in his footsteps fighting for the needs of the Latinx and all marginalized communities.
Read MoreWASHINGTON- At the one year anniversary of the white nationalist attack on the Capitol, Poder Latinx remains steadfast in the belief that those of us who value our democracy must do everything in our power to preserve it. As a result of the attack, five people died, dozens were injured, and over 700 have been convicted on federal charges based on a lie that the election was illegitimate.
Read MoreWASHINGTON – Yesterday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) stated that he would not support President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, despite previous promises that he would work to come to an agreement on the legislation. The bill comes at a time when many families in West Virginia and elsewhere are finding it hard to put food on their tables.
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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the unelected Senate parliamentarian voted on the Build Back Better bill and chose to not accept the current version of the critical package, which includes long-overdue immigration provisions.