News & Commentary about Voting Rights
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Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.
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Jan 16, 2012
Remembering Dr. King's Defense of Voting Rights
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Dec 28, 2011
Government Steps Up to Block Voter Suppression in South Carolina
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Dec 19, 2011
ACLU Lens: A Fight Far From Over: Julian Bond Stands Up Against the Latest Attacks on Voting Rights
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Dec 16, 2011
The Democracy Restoration Act: Creating A Broader and More Just Base of Voter Participation
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Dec 14, 2011
Protecting the Right to Vote: A Moral Imperative
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Dec 13, 2011
Out in the Cold at Age 84: Wisconsin's Ruthelle Frank Fights for Her Right to Vote
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Dec 12, 2011
The Right to Vote: Let's Not Forget Where We've Been and How Far We Need to Go
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Dec 9, 2011
5 Million and Counting – Rally Dec. 10 to Protect Voting Rights