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Voting Rights Act (VRA)

League Statement on the Death of Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond (Press Release)

"The League is committed to honoring Julian Bond's legacy in our ongoing work to keep our elections free, fair and accessible for every eligible voter,” said President MacNamara.

50 Years After the Voting Rights Act Became Law, It Needs to be Restored (Blog)

Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, calling the day ''a triumph for freedom." The VRA was an historic achievement that changed America.

Voting Rights Act Marks Fiftieth Anniversary (Press Release)

“The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history,” said President MacNamara.

Can a Rally Help Restore the Voting Rights Act? (Blog)

On the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, advocates met in Roanoke, VA to call upon Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte to act to restore the Voting Rights Act.

Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 Introduced in U.S. Congress (Press Release)

“We are very pleased that new legislation has been introduced but there is so much more work to be done with the 2016 elections are quickly approaching,” said President MacNamara.

8 Throwback Pictures of Empowering Voters – Then & Now! (Blog)

Hold your mouse over the images to see how the League of Women Voters has helped educate and empower voters – past and present!

League Joins People's Voting Rights Manifesto (Article)

The League joined civil rights organizations in issuing the People's Voting Rights Manifesto in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery March on March 8, 2015..

Take Action: Restore Voter Equality in America! (Blog)

When Congress left Washington this month, they also left behind a lot of work -- including helping prevent voter discrimination by moving the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA) forward.

Why We Must Revitalize the Voting Rights Act Upon Its 49th Anniversary (Blog)

Voter discrimination cannot be tolerated in the 21st century. That's why we're pushing Congress to pass the Voting Rights Amendment Act, a flexible, modern answer to the problem of discrimination in voting.

Celebrating 166 Years Since Seneca Falls (Blog)

This week marks the 166th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, the 1848 meeting responsible for making the first formal demand for women’s suffrage.