Losing the Voting Rights Act: A Timeline

A historic piece of legislation, the Voting Rights Act has protected fair access to the polls since 1965. But recent changes have gutted critical protections offered by the VRA. Here's what you need to know.

Sarah Friedman



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Sarah Friedman

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