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It’s been 60 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed. Will it make it to 61?
ANXIOUS ANNIVERSARY — The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 60 years ago this week. What the law will look like when it reaches its 61st anniversary next year is a big question.
The Voting Rights Act is 60. It’s on ‘life support,’ Northeastern expert says. What happens next?
A major case now before the U.S. Supreme Court has some fearing that this year's anniversary of the Voting Rights Act may be its last.
Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended the discriminatory practices against Black voters that were prevalent in many states.
The Voting Rights Act is 60. It’s on ‘life support.’ What happens next?
A major case now before the U.S. Supreme Court has some fearing that this year's anniversary of the Voting Rights Act may be its last.
How we got here: Louisiana’s redistricting case puts the Voting Rights Act on trial
Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court started a timer on what some fear could be the demise of key provisions of the landmark civil rights legislation.
The importance of the Voting Rights Act for Indian Country
This 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act is not just a moment of commemoration but also an opportunity to recommit to foundational democratic principles, for every American.
Alabama leaders talk sixty years of the Voting Rights Act
This week marks 60 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law in 1965. State leaders called it a milestone, but some say the fight for that right continues. “The right to vote is a journey that is still continuing,
The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle
Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the landmark legislation becoming law. Those at the epicenter of the fight for voting ...
Sen. Alex Padilla introduces bills to expand voting rights access
Padilla, a California Democrat, also introduced the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities of Translations in Elections, or ...
Daily Briefing: The Voting Rights Act turns 60
On the sixtieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a law that promised millions of Americans the power to vote, civil ...
Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday is the 60th anniversary of the day President Lyndon Johnson made his way to the U.S. Capitol and, ...
Did Trump’s Defence Secy just call for repealing US women’s voting rights? See Pete Hegseth’s post
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the video on Thursday night, illustrating his deep and personal connection to a ...
'Voting rights gave you power:' The Voting Rights Act turns 60. Will its promise endure?
Civil rights activists fought for the Voting Rights Acts 60 years ago. Some worry the law's protections are now at risk.
Vulnerable Republicans Are Claiming They Love Medicaid After Voting to Gut It
Meeks, Tom Kean Jr., and Gabe Evans introduced a resolution supporting Medicaid after voting for cuts to the program.
Delco is considering consolidating voting precincts to save money. Here’s what to know.
Court hearings will begin next week as Delaware County considers consolidating 98 voting precincts. Officials say it’s a ...