VOTERS GUIDE
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY-HIS LEGACY REVISITED
Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. played a pivotal role in securing voting rights for all Americans. The 'Voting Rights Act' signed into law August 6, 1965 was a landmark piece of federal legislation, meant to prohibit racial discrimination in voting.
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Fast forward 2016 where voting rights are still at the forefront of the political debates, as legislative measures by state continue to threaten disenfranchisement in subtle, but damagi...
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VOTING RIGHTS A HISTORY-SUFFRAGIST
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SUFFRAGIST , women's rights advocates that fought tirelessly for women’s right to vote in the U.S. Ironically, many opposed the 15th amendment due to language in which "sex" was deliberately replaced by "previous condition of servitude," that is, slavery. The 19th amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote was ratified August 18, 1920. Women of Color excluded, due to flaws in 14th/15th Amendments and other civil rights issues. Voting Rights Act ...
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TAKE EXPRESSYOURSELFBLOG’S VOTER REGISTRATION CHALLENGE
Citizens, take ExpressYourselfBlog's 'Voter Registration Challenge'. Encourage two friends, family members or fellow citizens to register to vote 2016, post your civic deed on social media with #VoterRegistrationChallenge #Register2ToVote2016 #RegisterToVote #VoteAllElections.
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How Does Your Presidential Candidates Compare To Your Views?
The 2016 Presidential Election Cycle is crowded with candidates. How does a voter rein in such a race, and decide who to stomp for in support of their party.
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Click here to visit 'Votesmart.org' and select an issue to see how your candidates compare to your views
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