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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
"That’s what got the attention of the people with political power." #VRA50 #stribpol — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
"It was organizers & agitators. It was marches & sit-ins. It was peaceful protesters getting beat up & sometimes killed." #VRA50 #stribpol — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
“Here’s the bottom line: People power built the Voting Rights Act.” #VRA50 #stribpol — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
"#VRA put an end to all of those barriers. It took 100 years too long, but in 1965 America finally got there." #VRA50 #stribpol — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
“Before #VRA, states could legally shut out voters of color – w/ poll taxes, literacy tests, so-called ‘character tests.’ #VRA50 #stribpol — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
“Our vote is our voice! That’s why we’re here tonight." #VRA50 #stribpol http://t.co/A48LZr4Hif — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
It’s time! Stay Restless: A Community Gathering on the #VRA 50 Years Later. @KeithEllison kicking us off! #VRA50 http://t.co/QE8rfJK6dJ — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
This evening’s special #VRA50 event is about to begin! Tweets over the next 2 hours or so will be from staff. –RF — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Amazing (& short) clip from LBJ 1965 voting rts speech. With power to tackle discrimination, "I aim to use it!" https://t.co/PE62k2iUME — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Thanks to @Jacob_Frey for his leadership, and for having me as a guest at his amazing "Wake Up With Jacob" town hall meeting this morning. — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
As the son of an Army veteran, proud to speak at MN Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) "StandDown" event. http://t.co/Ke3ThMJEWH — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
.@RachelSB Me to 2.5 year old daughter: "Did you push Noah [her baby bro]?" Daughter: "Noah was pushed." Best passive voice episode ever. — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Aug. vacancies for state boards/councils just announced! Blind & visually impaired, agriculture research & more! http://t.co/FBAGQmreHq -RF — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
As big Olympics fan, I'm sorry that 2022 winter games are going to Beijing. No snow there! And just hosted summer games in '08. C'mon IOC! — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Nice to see friends at @MNBldgTrades in Duluth. They do great work for MN. Congrats to retiring Prez Harry Melander! http://t.co/g5DN15Qgzc — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
“Thank you so much for joining me in honoring these amazing Minnesotans today. Above all: Stay restless.” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
My hope is that when we all leave here today, we remain restless in our pursuit of voting rights for all Americans http://t.co/ifNGxpKYD3 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
"On behalf of Americans in 1965, Americans today, and Americans yet to be born – who will learn about what you did – thank you!” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Alec Olson helped change the course of American history. #VRA50 http://t.co/0Jy4Tv6OcY — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Don Fraser helped transform American democracy. He was a thoughtful, effective advocate for civil rights. #VRA50 http://t.co/3mggDcKGtV — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
In 1958, Al Quie refused to send his kids to a segregated school. A testament to his commitment to civil rights. http://t.co/7EYSUMjOW8 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Walter Mondale has been a tireless advocate for civil rights over the course of his incredible career. #VRA50 http://t.co/golilj0zEC — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
“Before the #VRA, before Selma, before Rosa Parks stood her ground… -- there was Josie Johnson.” #VRA50 http://t.co/TFnCMlT9k0 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
It’s important we don’t forget: barriers to voting still exist. #VRA50 http://t.co/YIIMVLKXyo — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
“We didn’t just make a promise – we made it the law – to give millions of Americans a voice – by giving them a vote.” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
Minnesota was one of the proud states that voted unanimously for the Voting Rights Act. #VRA50 http://t.co/3vS5tAu0uQ — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
50yrs ago, civil rights icon John Lewis praised MN for its work on voting rights. #VRA50 http://t.co/qs1YMb9I82 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
There is a distinct #VRA50 Minnesota story to tell. #stribpol http://t.co/w8w7ZttVPb — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
“Heroes of the civil rights movement persisted… They pushed, they poked, and they persuaded.” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org
Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon
A 1959 report: “Legislation... on the books is inadequate to assure that all our qualified citizens shall enjoy the right to vote.” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org
