Today is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. The late Rep. John Lewis was a key advocate in its passing and strove throughout his career to ensure it afforded every citizen the right to vote. And now, voting rights remain in the balance in a tumultuous election year.
From long lines, to lack of funding for safe polling sites, to obstructions to vote-by-mail – people around the country are seeing their voting rights be challenged. #VRA55 brennancenter.org/our-work/analy…
But we remain hopeful. As of yesterday, there are now no states in the country that permanently and categorically ban people with former convictions from voting. #VRA55
Automatic voter registration is also making its way through many state legislatures, ensuring that voting becomes that much more accessible. #VRA55 brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…
There’s still a lot we can do. We have to keep our elections safe, secure, and accessible for voters – sign this petition to call on Congress for additional funding. #VRA55 secure.brennancenter.org/secure/protect…
Learn what voter suppression looks like and call it out where you see it at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. #VRA55 brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…
This is how we honor John Lewis and other tireless voting rights advocates. #VRA55 brennancenter.org/our-work/analy…
Be informed. Make a plan. Vote. #VRA55
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