The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made discriminatory voting practices illegal and ensured that Black Americans and other voters of color weren't blocked from the ballot box. And it worked.pic.twitter.com/bZuD63haOs
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But in 2013, the Supreme Court gutted the act in their Shelby County v. Holder decision. In the years since, we’ve seen states enact strict voter ID laws, purge voter rolls, shut down polling stations and more – making it harder for ALL of us to vote, especially people of color.
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In honor of John Lewis – and with the most important election of our lifetimes just a few months away – make sure you're registered and exercise your right to vote on November 3 to continue his legacy.http://iwillvote.com
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If you’re an American living abroad, http://votefromabroad.org is a site designed just for US expats. Register, request your #absenttballot, get state voter information, and ask all your questions! If you request email delivery, your ballot will be in your inbox Sept 19th!
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