Joe Madison Radio Host, Civil Rts Activist On Hunger Strike- Save Voting Rights, Democracy: Day 16

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- While people are enjoying Thanksgiving - Joe is on hunger strike for Voting Rights. Nov. 23, 2021.

Without the Freedom to Vote Act or the John Lewis Voter Advancement Act, can our democracy survive?
Joe Madison is motivated to see the Senate do the right thing, but will it happen?

Joe Madison joined Thom to discuss why he is putting his life on the line to pressure Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Acts. - Joe Madison: Host- The Joe Madison Show (wkdays 6-10am, SiriusXM ch. 126) /Civil & Human Rights Activist.
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- A crowd of 800 people demonstrate for voting rights in front of the White House on November 17, 2021.

- 'This is Our Moment: More Than 200 Arrested in Powerful Voting Rights Protest at White House.' People For The American Way, People For Staff | Nov. 19, 2021.

On November 17, People For the American Way, the League of Women Voters of the United States, the Declaration for American Democracy, and dozens of democracy coalition partner organizations gathered for a powerful demonstration for voting rights in front of the White House. A crowd of around 800 protestors demanded that President Joe Biden use the full power of his bully pulpit to pass new federal legislation – at long last – on voting rights... https://www.pfaw.org/blog-posts/this-is-our-moment-more-than-200-arrested-in-powerful-voting-rights-protest-at-white-house/
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* BET Exclusive: 'SiriusXM Host Joe Madison Explains Why He Won't Eat Until Congress Passes Voting Rights Bill.'
The radio legend & civil rights activist says what he is doing is intended to send a message about voting rights, & he’s taking a page from the playbook of Dick Gregory. BET, Nov. 18, 2021. - Ed.

Joe Madison, known widely as the host of a popular morning talk show on SiriusXM radio as well as a civil rights and human rights activist, has long been an advocate for voting rights. However, the failure to move the John Lewis Voting Rights Act through the Senate because of Republican filibustering is pushing him to take a more drastic step to encourage its passage.

Last week the 72-year-old radio legend, also known as the “Black Eagle” began a hunger strike to send a strong message about why it needs to be passed & that he is willing to continue to go without solid food for as long as it takes. The Lewis bill would have restored vital provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that protect citizens’ ability to cast ballots. But Republican lawmakers in the Senate stonewalled the legislation using the filibuster, which is simply an extended debate over legislation that would take 60 votes to overcome. Still, Democrats did not have despite having a majority.

Madison realizes that what he is doing does not come without risk, but this is also not his first time using this method of protest. In fact, human rights icon Dick Gregory was a mentor of his, & he had joined him in hunger strikes decades ago. Madison spoke with BET.com about why he is doing this & what he hopes to accomplish with this strike:...- More, https://www.bet.com/article/asxg5m/joe-madison-sirius-xm-hunger-strike-interview

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Rev. Al also used this method of protest, but he was much younger back then

I certainly support his aims, this is something the country desperately needs, but I hope that he doesn't jeopardize his health.

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3. I know what you mean, but I respect Joe's

commitment. A good guy, years back I heard him some on DC radio and didn't realize he's with Sirius now.