
Stacey Abrams applauds MLB's decision to move All-Star Game out of Georgia
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Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams praised Major League Baseball’s decision Friday to pull its 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to recent changes to the state’s voting laws.
"Disappointed @MLB will move the All-Star Game, but proud of their stance on voting rights. GA GOP traded economic opportunity for suppression," Abrams wrote on Twitter. "On behalf of PoC targeted by #SB202 to lose votes + now wages, I urge events & productions to come & speak out or stay & fight. #gapol" "For those who believe that the right to vote should be protected in Georgia and around the country, please join our fight at http://StopJimCrow2.com," Abrams added. Georgia lawmakers passed the "Election Integrity Act of 2021" in a party-line vote last month following a contentious 2020 election cycle. The bill included restrictions on absentee and mail-in voting, increased legislative oversight of state elections, additional voter ID requirements and restrictions on non-poll workers providing food and drink to voters waiting in line at polling centers.More Related News