MLB’s All-Star Game Returns to Atlanta

Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to host the All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15th, which is a significant return considering the plans made four years ago.

Back in 2021, Georgia and Atlanta faced a setback when MLB relocated its annual event to Denver amidst a politically charged atmosphere fueled by the Covid lockdown. The move was influenced by claims that Georgia’s Election Integrity Measure (Senate Bill 202) was a racist initiative aimed at suppressing voters.

At that time, former President Joe Biden exaggerated the implications of the bill, likening it to “21st-century Jim Crow,” and endorsed the game’s move to Colorado. In reality, the law was designed to make voting easier while preventing misconduct, a point underscored by the increase in voter turnout in subsequent elections. It felt like yet another instance of misleading narratives pushed by biased sources, similar to other unfounded conspiracies.

The entire situation reflected poorly on the Democratic politicians, who collaborated to promote false narratives through mainstream media that painted conservatives as racists intent on disenfranchising African-American voters. In truth, Georgia lawmakers aimed to enhance election security after a controversial 2020 election, a context wherein Biden reportedly received a record number of votes despite the pandemic.

The election bill focused on improving absentee voting, restricting fraud-prone drop boxes, and facilitating early in-person voting. It’s fundamentally a common-sense approach that seeks to enhance the voting process, making it more secure while still accessible.

Earlier this year, when the Justice Department dismissed a baseless lawsuit against Georgia’s law, Attorney General Pam Bondy remarked that some Democrats perceive strong election measures as threats to their political existence. This may be related to their reactions against policies that seek to enforce law and order, as they seem to oppose reforms aimed at reducing voter fraud.

This year’s All-Star Game in Georgia should prompt discussions about straightforward legislative measures like the Save Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration. This initiative, supported by a significant portion of Americans, highlights a growing desire for secure elections. Even if Senate Democrats hesitate to back such efforts, it’s important for the majority leader to allow a transparent record of who stands against election security.

I previously noted that nothing is worse than misrepresenting issues to create political division. This sentiment rings true in light of past events in Atlanta during the summer of 2021.

While Democrats should have been focusing on addressing inflation troubles, they instead fixated on manipulating voter narratives in Georgia. Notably, former President Trump attended the World Series Games in Atlanta fall of 2021, standing against the cancel culture climate that threatens societal cohesion.

Fortunately, Georgia has demonstrated resilience, strengthening its election systems against leftist pressures during a critical period.