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Biden: ‘Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected and defended’

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Biden: ‘Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected and defended’

by Times Weekly Staff

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected and defended,” President Biden remarked during the Martin & Coretta Scott King Unity Breakfast. “But many Americans, especially people of color, confront significant obstacles to exercising that fundamental right. These obstacles include difficulties with voter registration, lack of election information, and barriers to access at polling places.”

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COMMENTARY – Our basic right to safety is undermined by Congressional inaction on gun violence

by Times Weekly Staff

THE AFRO — We grieve the loss of these lives and the many lives lost or forever changed by injury due to gun violence every year. Every day in the United States, 100 people are killed by guns. Without action at the federal level, innocent lives will continue to be senselessly lost. More guns were sold in 2020 than any year in history: at least 20 million, an increase of more than 7 and a half million over 2019.

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Georgia’s New Voter Suppression Law Could Cost Atlanta the MLB All-Star Game & $200 Million

by Times Weekly Staff

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Georgia lawmakers’ restrictive and oppressive new voter laws may cost the team and city the privilege of hosting Major League Baseball’s summer showcase. It may also cost the local economy more than $200 million. Major League Baseball’s Players’ Association plans to meet with its 750-plus members to decide whether to force the game to another location.

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Tigers bring NIT title in range with second-half romp past Colorado State

by Times Weekly Staff

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The Tigers trailed 19-7 before hitting the Rams with disruptive defensive pressure. Amid a 15-2 run, Memphis regained the lead (22-21) on a Lester Quinones three-pointer (22-21) with 7:34 left in the first half. Memphis never up the lead after that. The defensive pressure was too much for the Rams. By the time halftime rolled around, Tigers had a solid 44-38 lead and had established that they were in it to win it.

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