Hillary Clinton: We are witnessing a concerted attempt to destabilize the democratic process

[kpete]

We are witnessing a concerted attempt to destabilize the democratic process and delegitimize our multi-racial democracy, carried out in full view of the American people.

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The emboldening of white supremacists and conspiracy theorists during Trump’s campaign and time in the White House along with the international movement against liberal democracy have exacerbated this perfect storm.

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Voting rights should not be controversial – and for the majority of Americans, they aren’t. Yet we have members of Congress who are wildly out of the mainstream, who vote to overturn the results of an election, and who use their powerful platforms to spread lies and disinformation. As a result, nearly two-thirds of Republicans now incorrectly believe President Biden was not legitimately elected. They point to debunked claims of voter fraud, discounting the votes of millions of Americans, including 87% of Black voters.

What happened on January 6th showed that these fanatical ideas can lead to real, even deadly harm. After the insurrection, I wrote about the failure of imagination that hindered our ability to prevent the violence in Washington. I quoted historian Taylor Branch, who asked in Isabel Wilkerson’s “Caste:” “If people were given the choice between democracy and whiteness, how many would choose whiteness?” The months that followed revealed the ugly truth of just how many elected officials in America would choose whiteness.

In this pivotal moment for our democracy, people in every corner of our country are rightfully asking: “What can we do?” The answer isn’t an easy one, because there is no one step that will solve this deep-seated problem. Passing laws like H.R. 1 (the For the People Act) and H.R. 4 (the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act) that make it easier to vote is an excellent start, but we can’t stop there. We need to call these attacks on voting what they are: part of a clear attempt to move away from a pluralistic, multi-racial democracy and toward white supremacist authoritarianism. We need to remain laser-focused on what’s at stake for democracy and people’s lives and refuse to allow Republicans to draw us into piecemeal fights over tactics and technicalities. Voters should have the ability – not just in principle, but in practice – to hold elected officials accountable in the voting booth. We should be doing everything we can to make it easier for eligible voters to cast their ballots.

When the people make their voices heard in an election, we should respect the results. These aren’t partisan statements; they’re attributes of a functioning democracy. Now is the time for anyone who cares about ours to stand up and fight for it using absolutely every tool in our toolbox: legislation, marching and protesting, speaking up, supporting people and groups advocating for a democracy that reflects the diversity of this country, and, yes, showing up to the polls at every election, not just the presidential ones. Democracies the world over have faced this challenge; how we respond will have a ripple effect around the globe.


the rest:
https://www.democracydocket.com/2021/07/the-fight-for-voting-rights-is-the-fight-for-our-democracy/

[marybourg]

1. But her e-mails.

[Budi]

2. K & R Thank You Sec Hillary Clinton

Always speaking the truth, for guidance to those wise enough to heed her words, always indomitable, with such strength, composure & grace under fire.

Thank you & as always Hillary Clinton, you are correct.

This is such a critical piece she's written for her country & her Democracy.

Heed her wise words...

[abqtommy]

3. We elected her in 2016 so I say "Thank you, Madame President".

[ShazzieB]

4. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Madame Secretary!

[niyad]

5. Thank you, Madam President.

[brer cat]

6. Truth, as we have come to expect from Secretary Clinton.

Stronger. Together!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. She's right

... again

[demigoddess]

8. as I would put it- we are witnessing an attempt to replace voting rights in our

country with no voting rights by the republican party, at least for democrats. Republicans will still be allowed to vote when the republicans take over.

[onetexan]

9. The hubby &i were watching Cry Freedom movie earlier

&this attempt by the fascist GOP is exactly that - reestablish white control & whitewash everything. The parallels were uncanny.

Hillary is correct, the party of crazy and sedition has all gone fascist & it is a concerted effort to establish authoritarian rule.