“When the history of the Biden presidency is written, the decisions made in the coming days about how to fight the coordinated, cynical, and frantic assault on voting rights in America by Republicans will be as consequential as any decision made” – @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/KPCtZEDxrl
— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) June 1, 2021
100 years ago Black Americans in Tulsa were subject to one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our history. Our nation must confront systemic racism, both in our past and at present, openly. @POTUS is leading this Administration's commitment to doing this difficult work. https://t.co/PkHrYs3byr
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) June 1, 2021
JUST IN: Biden puts Harris in charge of efforts to protect voting rights: "It’s going to take a hell of a lot of work" https://t.co/YExTs5zqSk pic.twitter.com/JOnhjFr62o
— The Hill (@thehill) June 1, 2021
NEW: Pres. Biden calls for June to be "a month of action on Capitol Hill" on voting rights bills, and says he will task Vice President Harris with helping to push them through Congress.https://t.co/8tsvN79IHC pic.twitter.com/89S2g1PwAk
— ABC News (@ABC) June 1, 2021
JUST IN: Biden unveils broad plan for racial equity at Tulsa Race Massacre centennial https://t.co/OnRxtKJ8T2 pic.twitter.com/vIXog8QhXx
— The Hill (@thehill) June 1, 2021
In Tulsa, speaking to a Black audience, Biden calls on voter registration groups to double their efforts to get people to vote in 2022. However, Black people are calling on Biden to triple his efforts to pass policy in order to give Black people a reason to vote in 2022.
— Tezlyn Figaro (@TezlynFigaro) June 1, 2021
What a moment. Tulsa race massacre survivor Mr. Hughes Van Ellis and @RevDrBarber singing “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around” following Biden’s speech in Tulsa — as captured and shared by @rolandsmartin pic.twitter.com/wPg00e5Cul
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) June 1, 2021
If Republicans control Congress, they could deny the Democrats an electoral college majority and throw the election to the House–where each state delegation, regardless of population, would cast one ballot. That would put a Republican in the White House. https://t.co/fxsCtJNJog
— Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@MaxBoot) June 1, 2021
These are the folks who are STILL trying to undo Biden’s win & declare TFG president for eternity.
— Pam Keith, Esq. (@PamKeithFL) June 1, 2021
Do you honestly think they won’t use their power to decide state legislature, city council or mayoral races?
And WHEN they do, are the rest of us just going to be cool with that?
He literally did it in front of a crowd on video. https://t.co/sLK9aVR47E
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) June 1, 2021
Generals and retired generals don't have the "free speech" right to advocate for a military coup. General Flynn has been urging military intervention in our democratic process since a White House meeting last November. Court martial is the answer.https://t.co/eKwSZFMLdq
— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) June 1, 2021
It would be easier to dismiss Trump/Flynn talk of a violent seizure of power as just talk … if they had not already attempted a violent seizure of power on January 6, 2021.
— David Frum (@davidfrum) June 1, 2021
But the work is not done.
— ACLU (@ACLU) June 1, 2021
Now the Biden administration must ensure that everyone who was subjected to this policy can pursue their asylum claims in the US.
A year ago today Trump tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protestors in Lafayette Square for a photo shoot with an upside-down Bible
— Lindy Li (@lindyli) June 1, 2021
A year later Republicans have proposed hundreds of voter suppression bills to promote this “man” and his Big Lie
The leader of the right-wing militia group the Oath Keepers spoke just days after Election Day about a potentially violent conflict involving Trump supporters and a presidential declaration of the Insurrection Act, a superseding federal indictment alleges. https://t.co/dST0K3NPHS
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 1, 2021
Post exclusive: Trump puts D.C. hotel lease back on the market.
— Jonathan O'Connell (@jocwapo) June 1, 2021
Investigation from Manhattan DA in the background.
w/@shaynajacobs https://t.co/SpZBF2HtH8
I mean, even for him, good fucking lord. The ex-President is predicting/planning on a coup to put him back in office by the end of the summer. https://t.co/kSBzCdgLgo
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 1, 2021
Fmr. President Trump's return to the electoral battlefield this weekend is the kickoff for a summer of rally stops designed to keep his base engaged for the midterms — and any possible comeback bid. https://t.co/hsZhQH9zbu
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 1, 2021
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SEEKING AN ‘ADHERENCE TO REALITY’
Brexit-backing boss of Wetherspoons calls for more EU migration to tackle bar staff shortage https://t.co/6U6L3OdwKW
— Darran Marshall (@DarranMarshall) June 1, 2021
Finally a Brexit benefit. Tim Martin is going to have to pay decent wages! https://t.co/2Y7akt52Iz
— IndyNow (@_AngryIndy) June 1, 2021
BREAKING: Labour demands “urgent investigation” after Insider reveals the Conservatives accepted multiple donations from firms that don’t exist.
— Adam Bienkov (@AdamBienkov) June 1, 2021
– Minister accepted 2 donations from defunct firms
– One donor listed by Tories denies making any donationhttps://t.co/hyYDYMYXQy
I hate this kind of thing. First Lady my arse.
— Philip Pullman (@PhilipPullman) June 1, 2021
"Boris Johnson says no evidence to delay England reopening
— Edwin Hayward (@edwinhayward) June 1, 2021
Scientists say UK faces ‘perilous moment’ as Delta Covid variant now makes up 75% of cases"
So hard to know who to believe. The scientists, or an uncaring reckless waste of oxygen. 🧐 https://t.co/jZu9LyNXmf
Our latest B4B polling showed 61% of Brits think the govt should prioritise protecting our farmers over new trade deals.
— Best for Britain (@BestForBritain) June 1, 2021
The past year has already wiped close to a billion pounds off the UK’s farming economy. The govt must not repeat past mistakes.https://t.co/q7ZBHCqupf
❝ If Brexit is so wonderful, why does anyone have to be blamed for its consequences? https://t.co/Yj9TZ6Pxvc
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) June 1, 2021
EU ambassador hits out at DUP over Brexit remarks that lack 'adherence to reality' https://t.co/MvlG1slqlF
— The New European – Think Without Borders (@TheNewEuropean) June 1, 2021
Finally…
Naomi Osaka received support from her sponsors and leading sports figures after the world number two withdrew from the French Open in a row about media duties, saying she had been suffering from depression and anxiety https://t.co/cS6iwsupwN pic.twitter.com/uhkRLbJ5lE
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 1, 2021
"A 2016 Cambridge University Press study analyzed the language used to describe male and female athletes. Common words used for men but not women: 'fastest,' 'strong,' 'big,' 'great.' Common words for women: 'unmarried, 'pregnant,' 'aged.'"https://t.co/RRIVqQq2wf
— Monica Hesse (@MonicaHesse) June 1, 2021
Many of the world's top athletes are rallying around tennis star Naomi Osaka — as they decry a system that doesn't give athletes the support they need when struggling with mental health.https://t.co/pnoNI781qi
— NPR (@NPR) June 1, 2021
The Overnight Note 