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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe 1965 Voting Rights Act: 48th Anniversary
Posted on August 6, 2013 by Ametia
http://3chicspolitico.com/2013/08/06/the-1965-voting-rights-act-48th-anniversary/
Racial Entitlement, my black ass.
Lyndon B. Johnson Signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting Rights: The Fight Continues Today
Throughout our history, Americans have fought and died for the right to vote. And while weve made significant progress, even today there are those who seek to limit voting rights. In 2013 alone, 11 Republican-controlled states have taken action to limit peoples Constitutional right to vote. But as Democrats, were not backing down and will continue to fight to expand access to the polls for every eligible voter.
Ready to get involved?
http://www.votingrightsmatter.com/
Voting Rights: The Fight Continues Today
Throughout our history, Americans have fought and died for the right to vote. And while we've made significant progress, even today there are those who seek to limit voting rights. In 2013 alone, 11 Republican-controlled states have taken action to limit people's Constitutional right to vote. But as Democrats, we're not backing down and will continue to fight to expand access to the polls for every eligible voter.
Scroll down to follow the history of voting rights in our country, see what's happening today, see how Democrats are fighting back, and most importantly, how you can get involved.
Go here to see more.
http://www.votingrightsmatter.com/
Rare Video Footage of Historic Alabama 1965 Civil Rights Marches,
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The 1965 Voting Rights Act: 48th Anniversary (Original Post)
sheshe2
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freshwest
(53,661 posts)2. Kicking for civil rights!
sheshe2
(84,005 posts)3. Thank you freshwest~
Reconstruction and the 15th Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
http://www.votingrightsmatter.com/
I guess that it is our time to finish what was started so many years ago.
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
http://www.votingrightsmatter.com/
I guess that it is our time to finish what was started so many years ago.