July 21, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Meeting on Native American Voting Rights
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Kamala Harris
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July 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Black women have always been leaders in the voting rights movement--women like Fannie Lou Hamer and Constance Baker Motley. The fight is not over. This week, I met with leaders fighting to protect our fundamental right to vote."
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Kamala Harris
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July 17, 2021
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Tweet - "I keep this photograph in my office as a reminder of Congressman Lewis and the work we have left to do. Democracy is stronger when everyone participates--and is weaker when people are left out."
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Kamala Harris
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July 16, 2021
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A Proclamation on Captive Nations Week, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Americans with disabilities voted in record numbers in 2020, but new state laws could discourage turnout moving forward. Today, I met with advocates who are disabled to hear about their experiences casting their vote, and discuss protecting the right to vote."
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Kamala Harris
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July 14, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Meeting with Disabilities Advocates to Discuss Voting Rights
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Kamala Harris
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July 13, 2021
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Tweet - "In 2020, more voters cast a ballot than ever before. Now, there are some pushing new laws across the country to make it harder to vote. We are fighting back against these efforts."
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Kamala Harris
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July 13, 2021
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Tweet - "To protect our democracy and the sanctity of the vote, we must pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. It is a national imperative."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 13, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on Protecting the Sacred, Constitutional Right to Vote
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 13, 2021
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Tweet - "This year, 17 states have enacted 28 new laws to make it harder to vote. Not to mention the nearly 400 bills that Republican members of state legislatures are trying to pass. This 21st Century Jim Crow assault is real. It is unrelenting -- and we will challenge it vigorously."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Texas lawmakers are fighting for the rights of all Texans--and all Americans--to raise their voice through their vote. Today, we met for the second time to discuss the path forward."
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Kamala Harris
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July 12, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure
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Kamala Harris
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July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, I spoke with activists about how we can defend and strengthen voting rights in Michigan and across the country. Our vote is our power--and we can't let anyone take it away."
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Kamala Harris
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July 12, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris During a Voting Rights Listening Session
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Kamala Harris
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July 9, 2021
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Tweet - "From investing in America's infrastructure to making voting more accessible, @POTUS & I see county leaders and local elected officials as true partners. Today I had the opportunity to thank them for all their hard work at the National Association of Counties Annual Conference."
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Kamala Harris
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July 8, 2021
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Tweet - "With voting rights under attack across the country, it's more important than ever that we act. Today, the Vice President and I met with civil rights leaders to discuss how we protect the sacred right to vote and ensure everyone can make their voice heard at the ballot box."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 8, 2021
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Readout of President Biden's Meeting With Leaders from Legacy Black Civil Rights Organizations
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's decision by the Supreme Court undercuts voting rights in this country -- and makes it all the more crucial to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and expand voting protections. Our democracy depends on it."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 1, 2021
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Tweet - "50 years ago, the 26th amendment was ratified, lowering the voting age to 18--a clear example of a bipartisan effort to strengthen our democracy by expanding the right to vote to more Americans. Today, @POTUS and I are fighting to protect that fundamental right."
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Kamala Harris
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July 1, 2021
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 30, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Generation Equality Forum
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Kamala Harris
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June 30, 2021
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A Proclamation on the 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 30, 2021
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Tweet - "In 2020, Americans voted in record numbers--and now some states are trying to make voting more difficult. Thank you @GovernorTomWolf for vetoing legislation that would have created barriers to voting in Pennsylvania. Our democracy is stronger when everyone participates."
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Kamala Harris
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June 29, 2021
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Statement by President Joseph Biden on the Women, Peace, and Security Report
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 29, 2021
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Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting on Voting Rights
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 29, 2021
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Tweet - "The right to vote is not a Democratic right or a Republican right. It is an American right."
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Kamala Harris
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June 28, 2021
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Tweet - "52 years ago, the Stonewall riots sparked a revolution. We have made incredible progress towards equality since then--and we cannot stop until every American has equal protection under the law."
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Kamala Harris
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June 28, 2021
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Tweet - "It was an honor to marry Sandy Stier and Kris Perry after the courts lifted California's ban on marriage equality in 2013. Two years later, for the first time in our history, every American had the right to marry the person they love."
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Kamala Harris
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June 25, 2021
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President Biden Announces U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 25, 2021
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Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Eight years ago, the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling in Shelby County opened the door to unprecedented attacks on voting rights in many states. The need to protect and strengthen the right to vote is more critical than ever. On this anniversary, let's be clear: the fight continues."
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Kamala Harris
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June 25, 2021
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Tweet - "So far this year, hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures -- many of them target transgender children. Let's be clear: This is bullying against kids disguised as legislation -- and it must stop. Enough is enough."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 24, 2021
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Hong Kong's Apple Daily
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 24, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 24, 2021
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Tweet - "It is our duty, at every opportunity, to protect and strengthen the right to vote."
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Kamala Harris
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June 23, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Listening Session on Pride Month
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Kamala Harris
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June 23, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Listening Session with Civil Rights and Voting Rights Groups
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Kamala Harris
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June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, I met with civil rights and voting rights leaders to discuss the work ahead. Because we are not giving up or giving in. We are continuing the fight to protect and strengthen the right to vote."
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Kamala Harris
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June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "For me, Pride has always been both a joy-filled celebration--and a time to recommit to the fight for equality. Today I met with LGBTQ+ advocates to discuss the progress our nation has made, and the work we must do to achieve full equality."
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Kamala Harris
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June 22, 2021
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the For the People Act
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 22, 2021
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Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the For the People Act
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Kamala Harris
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "We can't sit idly by while democracy is in peril -- here, in America. We need to protect the sacred right to vote and ensure "We the People" choose our leaders, the very foundation on which our democracy rests. We urgently need the For The People Act. Send it to my desk."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Our democracy is stronger when everyone participates--and it is weaker when people are denied meaningful access to participation. Today, as Senate Democrats united around the For The People Act, Senate Republicans voted against advancing it. My Statement:"
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Kamala Harris
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, @SenSchumer and I held our latest strategy call on getting the For the People Act to my desk. Democrats are united and committed to passing this landmark legislation to protect voting rights, ensure the integrity of our elections, and repair and strengthen our democracy."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Throughout our nation's history, many have fought--and even died--to ensure that all eligible Americans can have their vote counted. Today, that hard-won progress is under assault."
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Kamala Harris
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June 20, 2021
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Tweet - "When Americans vote, they have a say in what happens to them and in their communities. We must make sure all Americans can exercise their right to vote."
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Kamala Harris
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June 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Juneteenth marks both the long, hard night of slavery and subjugation -- and the promise of that brighter morning to come. It's a day of profound weight and power. Today and every day, we must work to ensure our nation finally lives up to its promise of equality for all."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 19, 2021
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Tweet - "To honor the true meaning of Juneteenth, we have to continue toward that promise of equality for all."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 17, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "We cannot rest until the promise of equality is fulfilled -- for every one of us, in every corner of this nation. That is the meaning of Juneteenth."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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