PinnedWhy We Need the For the People ActWritten Testimony for the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Hearing on S.1 — The For the People Act March 24, 2021 Chairwoman Klobuchar, Ranking Member Blunt, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. For as long as this country has…Democracy9 min readDemocracy9 min read
Jun 12An Unfinished Agenda: President Kennedy and Civil Rights, 60 Years LaterThis afternoon, we commemorate an extraordinary and courageous speech — in my view, one of President Kennedy’s most significant. Every single word rings with conviction and moral clarity, making the case and pointing the way toward what would become the signature achievements of the Civil Rights Era. But the story…11 min read11 min read
Dec 2, 2022Remarks of Eric Holder at Temple Israel of Hollywood in Los Angeles, California on June 2, 2019Introduction Thank you, Mayor Garcetti, for that kind introduction. You have been a true leader for Los Angeles and an important voice in our national conversation about building a more inclusive democracy. Thank you, Rabbi Rosove and the members of the Temple Israel of Hollywood synagogue for honoring me with…12 min read12 min read
Jul 18, 2020Statement on the Passing of Congressman John LewisAmerica has lost an iconic son and a moral giant. Freedom rider. Marcher. Conscience of the nation. Throughout the course of his remarkable life John Lewis showed us how to dream of a better, more just world and how to make that “beloved community” a reality. He was the last…America2 min readAmerica2 min read
Jun 25, 2020Seven Years Under ShelbySeven years ago today, in their decision on Shelby County, the Supreme Court undercut Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and undermined a cornerstone of American civil rights law. Before 2013, Section 5 had helped prevent discriminatory voting laws from taking effect by imposing preclearance protections that…5 min read5 min read
Apr 14, 2020Member-onlyProtecting The Right To Vote During the COVID-19 PandemicThe dysfunctional, dangerous and shameful election last week in Wisconsin should be a cautionary tale for elected officials at every level of government. …Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Nov 6, 2019“This Is a Time of American Estrangement.”Remarks to the American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin, Germany Thank you for that introduction — and thank you all for welcoming me back to Berlin. Thank you for that introduction — and thank you all for welcoming me back to Berlin. It’s always a pleasure to return to this…Foreign Policy9 min readForeign Policy9 min read
