Our Votes Matter in All Elections

We should never take for granted our rights and our responsibilities to engage in civic action and vote in every election — local and national.

The 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA) is a landmark federal law and a significant victory of the Civil Rights Movement. Enacted to remove the barriers of racist Jim Crow era policies, the VRA affirmed the right to vote for millions of African Americans. Enforcement of this law has expanded political opportunities for Black Americans and other people of color. 

But as more diverse and pluralistic participation in politics and society has increased, conservative pushback against equality and attacks on voting rights and the VRA have also intensified. At this crucial moment in our nation’s history, all our votes matter. Act now to plan and ensure your ability to vote. 

These resources offer information about voting rights and voter suppression, strategies and practical steps for becoming discerning about media information, and action steps for participating in today’s election process.