Republicans, returning to the lone Star State this week after a monthlong selfexile to protest the suppression that is now the law of their land. Meanwhile, the White House continues to weather the political fallout caused by the chaos in afghanistan. And with the utility of our nations longest war still in question, ill ask one advocate what americas black veterans are feeling as they watch the country remade in the talibans image again. We begin tonight with the vote. As always, the perfect guest. Joining me now, Alabama Congresswoman Terri sewell, a democrat, and cochair of the congressional Voting Rights caucus. Congresswoman sewell, thank you, first of all, for joining us tonight. As i just said, we couldnt ask for a better guest to lead us off. Earlier this week in front of the edmund Pettus Bridge in selma, you introduced h. R. 4, John Lewis Advancement act in the house. The idea here being that because the Lewis Act focuses on reauthorizing key aspects of the voting Rights Act,
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