#427 : Standing for all Americans.

Published: May 13, 2019, 7:25 p.m.

Standing for all Americans.  Challenging the citizenship question and fighting for the rights of felons to vote.  And the Bill Press Show gets an update on the effort to arm teachers in Florida..

 

How a question about citizenship on the census is a war on immigrants. Plus, the racist roots of denying felons the right to vote. And the Bill Press show on the latest  efforts in Florida to allow teachers to carry guns in the classroom.

 

Bill Blum

The Supreme Court's decision on the census could alter the American political landscape. And while immigrants are the target, Bill Blum says it’s a decision that will affect every American.

 

Tierra Bradford

The history of denying felons the right to vote is rooted in the history of African American voter suppression. And while restoring that right is gaining traction in the 2020 campaign,  Tierra Bradford says many Democratic hopefuls still don’t get the point.

 

Addy Baird

Addy Baird joins the Bill Press show to talk about teachers with guns in the classroom, and why that’s a dangerous idea.

 

Jim Hightower

What’s the cost of high living?