«A federal appeals court issued ruling Mon that could gut the #VotingRightsAct, saying only the federal gov — not private citizens or #CivilRights groups — is allowed 2 sue under a crucial section of the landmark civil rights law

The decision out of the 8th Circuit will almost certainly be appealed 2 the #SupremeCourt. But should it stand, it would mark a dramatic rollback of the enforcement of the law that led to increased
#MinorityRepresentation in American #politics»

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/20/federal-court-deals-devastating-blow-to-voting-rights-act-00128069

She's got 2 pigtails, wears a yellow jacket, is quite cheeky & uses a #wheelchair - #SesameStreet has a new resident. The #doll is called Elin & is seven years old. #FirstRime a #character w/a #disability has #strengthened the #German #puppet ensemble.

https://www.indonewyork.com/m/breaking/new-character-elin-sesame-street-gets-a-resident-with-a-h77813.html

#GoodNews #diversity #inclusion #DisabledCommunity #DisabledPeople #DisabledKids #Progress #MinorityRepresentation #Overdue #DisabilityAwareness #WeMatterToo