Senate Democrats Launch Effort To Expand Voting Rights

Democratic senators are pushing to expand voting rights through the For the People Act, focusing on making voting easier, reducing big money in politics, and strengthening ethics rules. The Senate bill aims to increase transparency, limit gerrymandering, and enhance election security, facing opposition from Republicans. Meanwhile, Washington State passed a bill to restore voting rights for those on parole and probation, pending the governor's approval.

Why are the proposals in the For the People Act described as not radical?

What is the significance of the tension in the Senate regarding the voting rights measure?