
Michael Pernick
@michael_pernick
Husband. Dad. Voting rights attorney. Advocate for congenital heart community.
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17-05-2009 03:32:46
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Check out my interview with Long Island Patch this morning, where we talk about my race for the New York State Senate, how I'll fight to make life on Long Island more affordable, and what I'll do to make your voice heard in Albany!






Two years ago I started brainstorming with Matt Lesser about the need for a state-level voting rights act in CT. Today, the Connecticut General Assembly passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of CT. This legislation will be the most comprehensive state-level VRA in country.

Thatās why Iāve been working with incredible people like Michael Pernick at Legal Defense Fund, Aseem Mulji & Valencia Richardson at Campaign Legal Center, and @yurijrudensky at Brennan Center to push for State Voting Rights Acts. States can give voting power to people of color even if SCOTUS wonāt.


Minnesota has an opportunity in 2024 to continue is progress in advancing the freedom to vote and join the growing list of states protecting voters against unequal access to the ballot. More from LDF Redistricting Attorney Michael Pernick on the MNVRA ā¬ļø washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/ā¦

LDF Redistricting Counsel Michael Pernick is at the Minnesota State Capitol explaining why the Minnesota Voting Rights Act is essential for protecting voters of color and strengthening Minnesota's democracy. Learn more about the MNVRA here: naacpldf.org/case-issue/minā¦

ICYMI: Yesterday, Redistricting Counsel Michael Pernick testified before the Michigan State Senate to support the Michigan Voting Rights Act (āMIVRAā), which would enact voting rights protections for voters of color. Full testimony here: youtu.be/kUggCNeCMEY?siā¦
