Washington D.C. – Following Minnesota State Senate passage of the Democracy for the People Act, which was earlier passed by the state House, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the following statement:

“The Democracy for the People Act is a great step forward that will help restore and preserve the right to vote for all Minnesotans. While we wait for Congress to act to protect voting rights nationwide, Minnesota has taken the initiative for its own citizens with legislation that addresses some of the biggest threats to free and fair elections today. This bill should be a model for all state legislatures that care about protecting elections and our democracy. We’re proud to have supported it and we applaud state lawmakers for passing it; now we look forward to the governor’s signature.”

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About People For the American Way 

People For the American Way, a national progressive advocacy organization, inspires and mobilizes community and cultural leaders to advance Truth, Justice and the American Way. We convene courageous Americans, produce compelling media and organize campaigns to defend our democracy from authoritarian threats and advance America’s promise that everyone will enjoy freedom, safety and a vote that counts. Learn more: https://www.pfaw.org