The post discusses a statement made by Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea on the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, both of which are pending in the US Senate. The Secretary highlights the importance of defending democracy and preserving the right to vote, emphasizing that these bills would combat voter suppression, ensure election transparency, and restore the protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. She also notes that there are members of Congress who want to make it more difficult for certain Americans to vote and that filibuster rules are being used to continue a broken Congress. The Secretary urges Senators to join in supporting the legislation and protecting democracy. The post includes images but does not contain any links.