Freedom of speech and the rule of law are enshrined in the American Constitution but a specific “right to vote” was not directly mentioned by our forefathers.
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.
Federal Civil Rights Commission Finds Voting Rights Under Attack
Federal Civil Rights Commission finds voting rights under attack. Vanita Gupta, issued An Assessment of Minority Voting Rights Access in the United States.
Florida Ordered to Assist Spanish Speaking Voters
Today’s decision recognizes the growing presence of Puerto Rican voters and their right to fully participate in elections that would impact their future.
Documenting the continued abuse of Native American voting rights
A great roundup of ongoing campaigns to battle continued discriminatory policies hampering voting for Native Americans
Time For Reviving the Heart of the Voting Rights Act is Now
The time to reverse the gutting of the Voting Rights Act is now, as problems of voter access remain stubborn
Will Texas Voting Laws Go Back Under Federal Supervision?
Constant controversy and mounting court loses mean Voting Rights Act provisions could be returning
The Redrawn Texas Congressional Map Should Be Blocked
Texas congressional districts were drawn in violation of the U.S. Voting Rights Act
This Day in History: LBJ Urges Congress to Pass Voting Rights Act
On this day Lyndon B. Johnson addressed Congress urging legislation that would guarantee voting rights
Texas Refusing to Bend in its Voter ID Law Defence
State using its full power and plenty of cash against critics during its multi-year voter ID law defense
Why 868 Southern Polling Places Were Shut Before This Election
EXPOSED: The number is probably larger than shown in this study, but many Southern polling places closed