State has drawn condemnation leading to Texas voter ID lawsuit to protect minority vote again
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.
Post-Citizens United, Supreme Court Losing Support
Citizens United and Voting Rights Act decisions have dented American trust as Supreme Court losing support
Voting Rights Act and the Modern American South
As new efforts at voter suppression increase in modern American South, voting rights act need is still obvious
Attorney General Eric Holder Protecting Voting Rights
Faced with new challenge, Attorney General Eric Holder protecting voting rights and determined to fight back
Texas Furious as Feds Defend Minority Voters
Texas has attempted to disenfranchise many with laws like this before but now Voting Rights Act is gone and only the Feds defend minority voter rights
Civil Rights Icon Sees Fight as Unfinished
John Lewis was beaten almost to death twice in civil rights era but is now a congressman and civil rights icon sees fight ahead
Diverse Coalition Prepare Defense of Voting Rights Act
Charity FairVote joins diverse coalition of democracy activists in defense of Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court Justice Regrets Voting Rights Act Ruling
Act was dismantled by the Supreme Court but many Justices have grave reservations and regrets Voting Rights Act end
Denial of Voting Rights Feeding African-American Anger
On top of the tragedy of Tryavon Martin’s death, the outrage at the results of the Zimmerman trial stems from a seriously dangerous situation where African-Americans are not being adequately represented in our current government.
Civil Rights Icon Reflects on March on Washington
Led by Martin Luther King, march was crucial factor in success of civil rights legislation but now MLK ally and icon reflects on March on Washington with worry