News Roundup & Comment

Here's a glimpse at some of the stories Jim brought to the attention of Crosstalk listeners this week:

--Thousands of Cubans have taken part in rare protests against the communist government.

--Cuban police are allegedly beefing up patrols at the behest of the Cuban president who has made clear he will respond to pro-democracy movements with force.

--The Biden administration says Cuban refugees will not be allowed into the U.S.

--Texas Democrats, who were determined to avoid having to sit in the legislative chamber while Republicans pass election reform, are being partially funded by Willie Nelson and former Democrat representative Beto O'Rourke.

--Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel reports that Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nestle are among the 166 corporations that have signed onto a letter urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.