American democracy envisions ballot access but voting rights, especially African-American, remain gutted, requiring more activism for congress to act.
Voting Rights Act articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Voting Rights Act was a landmark piece of national legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Also see our section on American democracy as well as our articles on African-American voting rights, Voter Access, and Racism.
Book: What you need to know about voting – and why
While voting is a fundamental right many Americans struggle with what it entails which has adverse effects on democracy. New book addresses these concerns.
In 2013 the supreme court gutted voting rights – how has it changed the US?
The US Supreme Court is expected to be the country’s summit of justice but gutted voting rights in 2013. Here’s how that decision affected voters.
Election chaos renews focus on gutted Voting Rights Act
Earlier this month, Georgia voters endured bad weather to cast their votes. The chaos has renewed focus on the gutted voting rights act.
Campaign for newly naturalized citizens to vote
5million+ became Americans since 2014, the majority post-Trump election in 2016. Rights group is campaigning for these new citizens to vote.
19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary
The 19th amendment was adopted 100 years ago. In an article in The Conversation, experts outline 19 crucial facts about this landmark legislation on its 100th anniversary.
Will Americans Lose Their Right to Vote in the Pandemic?
Coronavirus has affected America’s electoral landscape. A major concern is if Americans will lose their right to vote during the pandemic.
Native Americans Helped Invent American Democracy But Are Often Prevented From Practicing It
American democracy would not have seen light of day without the contribution of Native Americans. However, their rights to participation are often dented.
How Suffragists Raced to Secure Women’s Right to Vote Ahead of the 1920 Election
President Woodrow Wilson was lukewarm towards suffrage but won re-election. This led suffragists to increase activism in view of the 1920 elections.
‘Selma Online’ Offers Free Civil Rights Lessons Amid Virus Outbreak
‘Selma Online’ is a new online project that seeks to create more awareness about the 1965 struggle for voting rights for African-American voters.