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Despite first stoking fears instead of sharing facts regarding coronavirus, some Republican leaders changed their tune to encourage Covid vaccinations as red states see surges in cases and hospitalizations among unvaccinated Americans. And as the Delta variant spreads rapidly, it remains to be seen if Republicans can untangle the web of lies politicizing the vaccines. Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor and legal correspondent for Slate and host of the Amicus podcast, joins American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss what’s at stake for the GOP, who she explains “has abandoned truth.” July 26, 2021
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As 50 Texas Democrats remain in Washington. D.C. to block Republicans from passing a restrictive voting bill, former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke is teaming up with the Poor People’s Campaign to organize a Selma-style march urging for federal voting rights legislation from home. O’Rourke and Reverend Liz Theoharis, the co-founder of the Poor People s Campaign, join American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss what’s at stake for Texans and Americans as a whole if lawmakers fail to protect voting rights.July 25, 2021
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As Speaker Pelosi prepares to move forward with the January 6th Commission, former President Trump is calling the rioters “a loving crowd.” It’s one of the reasons why the Speaker’s work is more important than ever. Washington Post White House reporter, Annie Linskey and Insider’s “Voice of Color” editor, Kenya Evelyn joined American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss what to expect in the weeks and months to come. July 25, 2021
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The pandemic forced more than two million women out of work. A new group is now pushing corporate America to adapt to the changing times as moms prepare for a post-pandemic reality. Reshma Saujani, the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code joined American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss the new playbook “Making Workplaces Work for Moms” from the group Marshall Plan for Moms.July 25, 2021
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As unvaccinated Americans make up the majority of Covid-19 hospitalizations, Tennessee has halted outreach for all vaccines, including Covid vaccines, to minors. Daily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali joins American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss what this reveals of the impact of the politicized pandemic and what this says about how far Republicans will go to keep their base. July 19, 2021
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