The Major League Baseball (MLB) recently announced that the city of Atlanta will host the 2025 All-Star Game after the 2021 game was relocated due to controversy surrounding a new voting law in Georgia.
The MLB’s decision to relocate the 2021 All-Star Game was made in response to the passing of a new voting law in Georgia that has been widely criticized for its potential to suppress voter turnout. The law includes provisions that require identification for absentee ballots, limit the use of drop boxes, and give more power to the state legislature in overseeing elections.
Despite the relocation of the 2021 game, the MLB has decided to keep Atlanta as the host city for the 2025 All-Star Game. The league believes that this decision will help to promote voting rights and encourage civic engagement in the state.
The MLB has also announced that it will be donating $100,000 to organizations that are fighting for voting rights and working to increase voter participation in the state. Additionally, the league will be working with local officials to ensure that all citizens have access to fair and secure elections.
The decision to keep Atlanta as the host city for the 2025 All-Star Game is a sign of support from the MLB for the people of Georgia and their fight for voting rights. It is also an example of how sports leagues can use their platforms to promote social justice and encourage civic engagement.
The 2021 All-Star Game will now be held in Denver, Colorado, but fans in Atlanta will still have something to look forward to in 2025 when the city hosts the All-Star Game. It is sure to be an exciting event and a great way for the MLB to show its support for voting rights in Georgia.
