We are in a new chapter in which African Americans’ civil rights are being threatened, and only a new voting rights act can save democracy.
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
Students assembled outside the White House to participate in a hunger strike to push for the passing of the Freedom to Vote Act
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.