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In a devastating blow to what John Lewis called “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy,” a right-wing, illegitimate SCOTUS finally gutted the Voting Rights Act they’ve been chipping away at for years, ensuring communities of color will increasingly be denied “a voice in their own destiny.” By striking down a new Louisiana voting map as a bogus “racial gerrymander,” the court’s extremist hacks betrayed generations who fought and bled, said Fannie Lou Hamer, “to live as decent human beings.”The court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais kneecapped “our nation’s most important federal civil rights law," effectively voiding the last remaining provision of the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act’s Section 2 that allowed voters of color to legally challenge racially discriminatory electoral maps. Specifically, they rejected Louisiana's redrawn 2024 Congressional map that created a second majority-Black district - in a one-third Black state - aimed at righting the GOP’s racist wrongs of the past, defying precedent, context and common sense to argue the move, already upheld by two courts, was ”an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.“In another outlandish opinion, Samuel Alito, the hackiest of a cabal of hacks, didn’t directly strike down Section 2, which prohibits voting practices that discriminate on the basis of race; writing for the majority, he argued he was simply “properly” re-interpreting it to require proof of intentional discrimination - which Congress didn’t write into the law, which defies past rulings that redistricting must only result in discrimination, intended or no, and which is almost impossible to prove. Thus, wielding “sleight of hand and legal gibberish,” did Alito give license for corrupt politicians to further rig the system by silencing entire communities of color.The potential death knoll for a vital law that's curtailed racial gerrymandering and discrimination for 60 years comes, of course, after years of whittling away by Roberts Court zealots, using tactics from voter ID laws to limiting registration. One advocate: "This ruling isn’t about the law, it’s about power, and giving Republicans more seats they (could) win at the ballot box." One "pernicious" result, writes Rick Hasen: To "bleach the halls" of Congress, state legislatures and city councils, the life's work of judges who see their constituency as aggrieved white men hostile to the rights of minorities - a stance that puts them "at odds with democracy itself."In a fiery dissent, Justice Elena Kagan charged the majority “straight-facedly holds the Voting Rights Act must be brought low to make the world safe for partisan gerrymanders." The law they “eviscerate", she wrote, "is - or, now more accurately, was - one of the most consequential, efficacious, and amply justified exercises of federal legislative power in our Nation’s history. It was born of the literal blood of Union soldiers and civil rights marchers, and repeatedly, and overwhelmingly, reauthorized by the people’s representatives in Congress. Only they have the right to say it is no longer needed - not the Members of this Court.”Above all, critics decry the hubris and perfidy of those heedless Court members blithely stripping from millions of Americans the elemental rights so many of their descendants struggled, suffered and died for. The Rev. William Barber eviscerated a court, ignorant of the painful history of "the rights that cost our people so much," that has "decided their job is to enable extremism and systemic racism by arguing that race has no place in the American Democratic process. Race has always had a place in the process. And claiming that partisan decisions are not racist is a form of racism." "Some of us," John Lewis humbly noted of his lifetime of good trouble, "gave a little blood for (that) right." John Lewis called the fight for voting rights "the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes."Photo from Getty ArchivesSo did Fannie Lou Hamer, who fought against a Jim Crow South she'd grown up in because, "I was sick and tired of being sick and tired." The granddaughter of slaves and youngest of 20 children of sharecroppers, she was 45 in 1962 when she went to a SNCC meeting at a church in Sunflower County, Mississippi and learned Black people could register to vote. The next day, she took a bus with 17 others to the county seat in Indianola. Police only let her and another person take the literacy test; she failed, but kept going back until she passed: "If I'd had any sense, I’d a been scared. But the only thing (whites) could do was kill me, and it seemed they’d been trying to do that a little bit at a time since I could remember."On the way back, police stopped them and brought them back to Indianola, where the bus driver was fined for "driving a bus the wrong color." Back at the plantation, her children said the owner was angry she'd gone to vote; he told her to leave that night "because we are not ready for that in Mississippi." "I didn’t try to register for you," she said.. "I tried to register for myself." Then she left: "They set me free. It’s the best thing that could happen. Now I could work for my people." For the rest of her life, she did. She joined the voter registration campaign, helped organize Freedom Summer, became SNCC's oldest field secretary, ran for Congress.Left with a limp after surviving childhood polio, she embraced her identity as a Black working-poor woman with a disability and little formal education, upending preconceptions of both Black colleagues and white foes. When Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. once challenged her expertise, she retorted, "How many bales of cotton have you picked?” In 1963, she became more disabled after she was arrested with other activists in Winona MS, taken to jail and brutally beaten by cops and, on their order, other black prisoners, suffering permanent damage to her eyes, legs and kidneys. She was still in jail when Medger Evers was murdered. In August 1964, she recounted that ordeal at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, days after the funerals of murdered Freedom Riders Chaney, Schwerner and Goodman. Testifying to the Credentials Committee, she challenged the seating of Mississippi's all-white delegation - from still-all-white primaries - demanding the party seat Black members of an integrated Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party she'd helped found. In the end, MFDP delegates were not seated - party leaders offered a compromise of 2 seats, which she declined - but she had confronted them on a national stage about their own discrimination, famously asking, "Is this America?" - YouTube www.youtube.com During Hamer's testimony, then-president Lyndon Johnson had hastily called a news conference to divert attention for white Dem voters alarmed by her insistence on true equality. Cameras duly cut away from Hamer, but networks later showed her speech. "Hamer had pulled back the curtain," read one account. "The United States could not claim to be a democracy while withholding voting rights from millions of its citizens." Ultimately, Hamer's inclusive political vision, along with a groundswell of civil rights activism, led to Johnson's finally signing the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, ensuring government could not “deny or abridge the right of any citizen to vote on account of race or color.”Hamer remained active through the 1960s and 1970s. She spoke with Malcolm X in Harlem, at the '68 and '72 DNC, at 1969's Vietnam War Moratorium rally in Berkeley. In 1971, she helped found the National Women's Political Caucus, aimed at recruiting, training and supporting women to run for office. The titles of her speeches reflected her resolve, her anger, her fierce hope: "We're On Our Way," "Nobody’s Free Until Everybody’s Free,” "The Only Thing We Can Do Is Work Together," ""What Have We To Hail," "America Is A Sick Place," "To Make Democracy A Reality," and, in 1976, "We Haven't Arrived Yet." Clearly, sorrowfully, we damn sure still haven't. Unlike so many others, Hamer lived to do her work and tell her story, for a while. She died in Mississippi on March 14, 1977, aged just 59, of breast cancer exacerbated by high blood pressure, diabetes, and complications from her jail beatings. She died, too, "from being poor, Black, and an activist in Mississippi at a time when all of that was lethal." Andrew Young gave her eulogy, telling mourners "the seeds of social change in America were sown here by the sweat and blood of you and Fannie Lou Hamer." Then they sang her favorite song: “This little light of mine." Her gravestone reads, "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired." May we honor her labors, and may she rest in well-earned peace and power.“The wrongs and the sickness of this country have been swept under the rug. But I’ve come out from under the rug, and I’m going to tell it like it is.” - Fannie Lou Hamer

CNN's Scott Jennings lost his cool when a liberal panelist repeatedly raised a hand near his face during a debate over the ongoing Iran conflict. The post “Get Your F*cking Hand Out of My Face!” CNN’s Scott Jennings Blows Up at Soros-Funded Liberal Podcaster During Debate Over Iran Conflict (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Two time failed Georgia Democrat governor candidate Stacey Abrams recently dropped a video defending the Southern Poverty Law Center, which has now been exposed for paying to manufacture racism that they could fundraise on. The post Stacey Abrams Defends the Now Disgraced Southern Poverty Law Center Because of Course She Does (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

CNN's Scott Jennings had another banner moment last night, once again proving he is the only reason to ever watch the liberal network. The post CNN’s Scott Jennings Calls Out Liberal Commentator for Dumb Comment About Black Republicans in Virginia (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday testified for the second day in a row before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The post Hegseth Takes Stolen Valor Democrat Blumenthal to the Woodshed (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Thursday on MS NOW's "The Briefing,” Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner said if Democrats win control of the Senate after the midterms, they needed to shut down the Trump administration. The post Graham Platner: Dems Need to Shut the Trump Administration Down appeared first on Breitbart.

Greg Gutfeld is the new king of late night and Jesse Watters is apparently the king of 8 PM. The post BY THE NUMBERS: Greg Gutfeld and Jesse Watters Are Dominating Cable News Ratings appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

An ex-Minnesota state trooper and former investigator in the Office of Inspector General for Minnesota's Department of Human Services testified this week that state officials tried to get him to delete findings from a child care fraud report and later tried to shut down his department after "members of our unit were harassed and bullied by DHS officials." The post Former Minnesota Investigator: State Government ‘Harassed, Bullied’ Department in Alleged Coverup of Child Care Fraud Allegations appeared first on Breitbart.

Tomorrow on May 1st, teacher unions in Chicago have decided to once again hold 'May Day' protests, which will obviously be aimed at Trump and all things Republican. The post Chicago Schools to Bus Students to Anti-Trump May Day Protests Using Tax Dollars (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

On Thursday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “The Weeknight,” House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) claimed Republicans are “trying every tool in the toolbox to cheat and to rig these elections.” Because they know the elections won’t have a favorable The post House Dem Whip: GOP ‘Trying Every Tool’ ‘to Cheat and to Rig These Elections’ appeared first on Breitbart.

This is a Gateway Hispanic article. The post King Charles III Urges the United States and the United Kingdom to Renew Their Historic Alliance Before Congress Amid Tensions with the Trump Administration appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and Democrat superstar Stacey Abrams defended the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) after the Department of Justice charged the organization with fraud. The post Video: Stacey Abrams Defends Southern Poverty Law Center After Fraud Charges appeared first on Breitbart.

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order expanding high-quality retirement accounts for millions of Americans. The post President Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding High-Quality Retirement Accounts for Millions of Americans (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Thursday on CNN's "OutFront," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said President Donald Trump was threatening NATO "like a five-year-old." The post Blumenthal: Trump Is Threatening NATO Like a ‘Five Year Old’ appeared first on Breitbart.

"The View" cannot end their hot streak of completely vapid leftist takes, and at this point, it almost seems like their intention is to incense audiences above all else. The post Watch: Alina Habba Teaches ‘The View’ Co-Hosts a Lesson When They Try to Downplay Comey Indictment appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is openly challenging the U.S. Justice Department and is apparently using her political power to prevent the arrest and extradition of a sitting state governor, a senator, and a mayor, all from her political party, MORENA. Those three men and seven other top law enforcement officials from the state of Sinaloa are wanted in a U.S. federal court on drug trafficking charges. The post Mexican President Doubles Down on Protecting Cartel-Connected Ruling Party appeared first on Breitbart.

The Justice Department on Thursday released high-resolution video of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter sprinting past a Secret Service checkpoint and opening fire. The post DOJ Releases High-Res Footage of Cole Allen Shooting a Secret Service Officer During His Attempt to Assassinate Trump at the WHCD (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The Department of Justice is reportedly pursuing a separate probe into allegations that former FBI Director James Comey leaked classified information. The post Department of Justice Pushing Separate Comey Probe for Classified Leaks appeared first on Breitbart.

The growing terrorist coalition in Mali, comprising FLA-JNIM, does not yet match ISIS at its 2014 peak; however, JNIM is strangling the Malian state from within, blockading fuel supplies, taxing rural communities, coordinating with separatists, and positioning for negotiation rather than outright conquest. The post Mali Under Siege: Al-Qaeda and Separatists Launch Largest Coordinated Attack in the Country’s History appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Troubled singer Britney Spears has officially been charged with a misdemeanor in connection with a DUI. The post Troubled Singer Britney Spears Officially Charged with DUI appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott, a pastor who has repeatedly expressed support for transgender-related issues, including a 2020 post claiming that being transgender increases the likelihood of experiencing food insecurity, is running against incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA), who is set to host Vice President JD Vance in Iowa next week. The post Iowa Democrat Pastor Running for Congress: Trans Individuals ‘May Not Feel Safe’ Using Food Pantries appeared first on Breitbart.

Zohran is on a speed run over here.. The post Victor Reacts: Another Expensive Lesson on the Failures of Socialism – NYC Is Broke! (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

U.S. Central Command has reportedly requested the first-ever deployment of the Army’s “Dark Eagle” hypersonic missile to the Middle East to target Iranian ballistic missile launchers moved beyond current U.S. strike range, as President Donald Trump weighs potential next actions. The post Report: CENTCOM Seeks First‑Ever ‘Dark Eagle’ Hypersonic Missile Deployment to Counter Iran appeared first on Breitbart.

Justin Rose, the first global ambassador for McLaren Golf, debuted the clubs Thursday at the Cadillac Championship

A Republican Oklahoma state senate candidate was found dead on Thursday, two days after he was reported missing. The post Republican Oklahoma State Senate Candidate Found Dead Days After Being Reported Missing appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

'Jack Smith used and abused NDOs'

The nattering nabobs of negativity who had spent March sharpening their claws discovered in April that they had been preparing for a fight the market had no intention of having. The post Breitbart Business Digest: The Best Month for Stocks in Five Years appeared first on Breitbart.

A Biden-appointed federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the release of a Dominican illegal alien who is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for murder in his home country. The post Biden-Appointed Judge Orders Release of Dominican Illegal Alien Wanted for Murder by Interpol Red Notice Fugitive Now Roaming Free After ICE Arrest! appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The House voted 261 to 111 in favor

Satellite images revealed this week that the Azerbaijani Muslims who conquered the Nagorno-Karabakh region in September 2023, and ethnically cleansed its Armenian Christian residents, have begun demolishing churches and cathedrals. The post Muslim Azerbaijan Destroys Churches in Conquered Nagorno-Karabakh appeared first on Breitbart.

If you think only males sexually prey on underlings in the workspace, think again. The post Female JPMorgan Executive Allegedly Drugged and Sexually Abused Employee, Made Him Her ‘Office Sex Slave’: LAWSUIT appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The Iran-backed terrorists of Hezbollah, long noted for their ability to conceal rocket launchers in civilian areas and launch huge swarms of missiles at Israeli civilians, are reportedly developing increasing proficiency with drones, and using them to launch more carefully-targeted attacks against Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. The post Hezbollah Launches Daily Drone Strikes Against Israeli Troops in Southern Lebanon appeared first on Breitbart.

Prolific Trump hater Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is extremely disturbed that people "disrespect" her, pointing to her self-proclaimed status as one of the most "powerful people in the country" with her position as a congresswoman. The post Jasmine Crockett Angry She Is Disrespected When She Is One of the ‘Most Powerful People in this Country’ appeared first on Breitbart.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a platform for Americans to compare Individual Retirement Account (IRA) plans for workers without a work-sponsored plan, and an up to $1,000 annual federal matching contribution program based on income. The post Trump Signs Executive Order for up to $1,000 Annual Federal IRA Match for Qualified Workers appeared first on Breitbart.

A previously deported illegal alien, who was on the run for 15 years, will serve just two years in prison for having killed 16-year-old Megan Ratliff in a 2010 drunk driving crash in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The post Illegal Alien Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Killing 16-Year-Old Megan Ratliff in Drunk Driving Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

'We need an emergency break-the-glass plan'

'Like a mix between Hunger Games and The Handmaid's Tale'

'Surely a sniper with a terminal illness cannot be a big ask'

'Psychological and financial toll is immeasurable'

First Lady Melania Trump waved goodbye to King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they departed the White House on Thursday, wearing a chic menswear-inspired black suit. The post Fashion Notes: Melania Trump Waves Goodbye to British Royals in Dior Suit appeared first on Breitbart.

Take a lesson from the King if you want to get ahead said Trump said, as he announced end of tariffs on Scottish whiskey. The post Trump Tells Prime Minister Starmer to be More Like King Charles and to Reverse ‘Tragic Mistakes’ on Open Borders appeared first on Breitbart.

800 Alleged Mac And Cheese Tray Orders

President Donald Trump commended both Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) and Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) for redistricting efforts in their respective states. The post Trump Lauds Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry for Redistricting Efforts appeared first on Breitbart.

Worth it?

'a potential post-redistricting cussion of 10 additional GOP House seats'

'Two great industries'

Former President Biden's (D) administration targeted Christians who held traditional values, according to a DOJ Task Force report. The post DOJ Report: ‘Radical’ Biden Administration Worked to ‘Punish’ Christians Living by Their Beliefs appeared first on Breitbart.

'I heard you're dead, rest in hell'

A Louisiana sheriff has been indicted on 30 felony counts related to an infamous jailbreak in New Orleans that resulted in ten inmates escaping from behind a toilet.  The post Louisiana Sheriff Faces 30 Felony Counts After Ten-Inmate Jailbreak Disaster appeared first on Breitbart.

An “armed guardian” at Mainland High School confronted the former student