Activist fears voting access reductions in Georgia runoff
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THIS EPISODE: The Georgia runoffs that will decide the fate of the Senate, and potentially the early days of Joe Biden’s presidency, could see a reduction in ballot access, voting rights activist LaTosha Brown fears. NEXT: Addressing COVID-19 race disparities should be a top priority of the Biden administration Dr. Bernard Ashby tells Dr. Jason Johnson. AND: Donald Trump’s presidential pardons break with the traditional use by presidents, the manner in which pardons are usually determined, and the legal purpose of the powers, lawyer Joyce Vance says. PLUS: COVID-19 could drive down the U.S. population these experts say, as a study shows that America could see 500,000 fewer births in 2021. ADDITIONALLY: White House holiday parties that are reportedly planned for this pandemic holiday season are slammed by Dr. Mercedes Carnethon, who calls on leaders to set a responsible example during the coming waves of new COVID-19 infections. THEN: The Georgia secretary of state investigating an organization promoting voter registration is explained by Tia Mitchell, reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. FINALLY: Trump, Georgia, and more issues are dividing GOP leadership today journalist Errin Haines tells Dr. Jason Johnson. All this and more in this Saturday edition of AM JOY on MSNBC.
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