"The Supreme Court's decision will allow Republicans to gerrymander away Black political power while stopping Democrats from restoring that power. That legal analysis is wrong, but the happiness from whites is distressing."
"The Voting Rights Act was once considered a pillar of American democracy, extended and expanded in 1982 by President Ronald Reagan and reauthorized in 2006 by President George W. Bush."
The Supreme Court's recent decision dismantles the Voting Rights Act, revealing a deep-seated white hostility towards Black voting rights. Reactions have split into camps, with some contextualizing the decision historically, while others focus on its immediate legal implications. Activists are strategizing for future actions. The right has reacted positively, with some expressing joy over the potential to gerrymander Black political power. The Voting Rights Act, once a cornerstone of democracy, has seen a drastic shift in perception and support over the past two decades.
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