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APRI Members Stand For Freedom

(A. Philip Randolph Institute)On December 10, the APRI Metro NY Chapter joined the NAACP, SEIU, TWU, UFT, OPEIU, Workers United and other unions to fight back against voter suppression.  Union members were joined by elected officials and other community based organizations at march and rally at the United Nations

This year, two-thirds of state legislatures have introduced laws that undermine the right to vote. Early voting and Sunday voting are under attack, photo ID requirements will introduce the first financial and document barrier to voting since the poll tax, and racially-motivated bans on ex-felons will wipe tens of thousands off the rolls.

This effort is unprecedented, it is coordinated, and it is targeted. African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, students, working women, seniors and immigrants of all colors will be disproportionately affected.

The right to vote is the heart of our democracy. Throughout our history Americans have been murdered for defending this basic human right. We will not let it be taken away from millions today.