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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.

Students Go On Hunger Strike To Push For Voting Rights

by DC Editors - December 22, 2021

Students Go On Hunger Strike To Push For Voting Rights

Students assembled outside the White House to participate in a hunger strike to push for the passing of the Freedom to Vote Act

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

A Glimmer Of Hope On Joe Manchin And Voting?

by DC Editors - December 18, 2021

A Glimmer Of Hope On Joe Manchin And Voting?

There is hope that Manchin may be more receptive to a filibuster carve-out, which is critical for the passage of voting rights legislation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Voting Rights Act

Black leaders to push Biden White House for more voting rights muscle

by DC Editors - December 15, 2021

Black leaders to push Biden White House for more voting rights muscle

Black leaders plan to warn White House officials that it is past time for President Joe Biden to fully support voting rights legislation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Voting Rights Act

Can Congress Pass A Voting Bill After Months Of Failure?

by DC Editors - December 8, 2021

Can Congress Pass A Voting Bill After Months Of Failure?

President Joe Biden sees election reform as a key part of his campaign, but nearly a year later, voting rights reform remains elusive.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Rights Act

Progressive Groups to Feinstein: back filibuster carve out or resign

by DC Editors - November 24, 2021

Progressive Groups to Feinstein: back filibuster carve out or resign

70 progressive organizations in California have informed Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) that she must back a vote-rights filibuster or resign.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Democracy Protests, Voting Rights Act

Stacey Abrams focused on voting rights legislation

by DC Editors - November 18, 2021

Stacey Abrams focused on voting rights legislation

Stacey Abrams did not react Monday to a question on possible presidential run instead stating her focus on voting rights legislation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Voting Rights Act

Protesters march on Washington in support of voting rights, filibuster change

by DC Editors - November 18, 2021

Protesters march on Washington in support of voting rights, filibuster change

Activists and labor unions rallied in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to urge lawmakers to adopt voting rights legislation and abolish filibuster.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Voting Rights Act

Statement by President Biden on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

by DC Editors - November 5, 2021

Statement by President Biden on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

President Biden issued a statement on Senate Republicans blocking the John Lewis voting rights bill, urging them to reconsider.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Rights Act

Senate GOP blocks John Lewis voting rights bill

by DC Editors - November 5, 2021

Senate GOP blocks John Lewis voting rights bill

Republicans Wednesday barred the Senate from debating a voting rights bill named after ardent civil rights activist, the late John Lewis.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Rights Act

Manchin, Murkowski sign on to John Lewis Voting Rights Bill

by DC Editors - November 3, 2021

Manchin, Murkowski sign on to John Lewis Voting Rights Bill

Sens. Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Murkowski (R-Alaska) signed on to a revamped voting rights bill Tuesday, a day before Senate test vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Rights Act

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