Cogent Concepts

‘“Free, fair, equitable access to voting is the foundation of American democracy,” Michael Dell, chief executive of Dell Technologies, tweeted in early April. “Those rights – especially for women, communities of color – have been hard-earned.

“Governments should ensure citizens have their voices heard. HB6 does the opposite, and we are opposed to it.”

‘American Airlines similarly came out against SB7, saying the company is “strongly opposed to this bill and others like it”.

‘But, emboldened by victory in 2020, the state’s conservatives don’t seem to care. When corporate giants decried the bills for being anti-democratic, Abbott simply warned them to “stay out of politics”.

‘“Their priority’s to stay in power, with whatever means necessary,” Alonso said. “And election fraud is a good fearmongering way to rile up their base and not have to come out and say what they’re doing are Jim Crow tactics.

‘“They won’t say it, but we know what it is.”’

‘Shameless’: Texas Republicans lead the charge on voting clampdown Republican measures target low-income residents, people with disabilities and people of color, and impose severe penalties