Of long-term senators, Mitch McConnell has perhaps the most complicated history with the voting rights act, one of an ideological distance from it with time.
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.
‘An Embarrassment’: Trump’s Justice Department Goes Quiet on Voting Rights
The American Justice Department is empowered to prevent ballot box discrimination. However, it has gone quiet when it comes to enforcing voting rights.
Democrats urge action on voting rights as tribute to Lewis
John Lewis’s life project was protecting and expanding the right to vote. Democrats are encouraging Senate to take up a bill to honour his memory.
Rights Group and Celebrities Urge Senate To Act on Voting Rights
American democracy envisions ballot access but voting rights, especially African-American, remain gutted, requiring more activism for congress to act.
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.