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The National Urban League Wire
Published: Wed. Dec 31, 1969 at 7:00 pm | Updated: Thu. Sep 13, 2012 at 2:49 pm | Comments: 0
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Know your rights!
How Do I Recognize Voter Suppression?
Although the Voting Rights Act was constituted in 1965 to outlaw discriminatory voting practices, attempts to discourage and suppress voter participation—especially in African-American, youth, elderly, and impoverished communities—still exists. New voter laws could deny the right to vote to more than 5 million Americans this year.
Past voter suppression acts included:
- Poll taxes
- Literacy tests
- Grandfather clauses
What current attempts are being made to suppress the vote?
- Voting ID Laws: Laws requiring government-issued photo identification to vote, and often of a type that as many as one in ten voters do not have
- Reduced early voting opportunities: Some states have limited the timeframe for early in-person voting, as well as eliminated or restricted early voting on Sundays.
What Can I do to Oppose Voter Supression?
Voter Education
Voter education is important to navigating the unique challenges around new voting laws in your state. Here are a few ways you can prepare for Election Day.
- Register to Vote: 1-866-MYVOTE-1 (698-6831).
- Re-register to Vote: Did you know that you need to re-register if you move to a new permanent residence; change your name; or change your political party choice. Call 1-866-MYVOTE-1 to re-register.
- Bring Your ID: Change doesn’t always happen overnight. While we are fighting to veto voter ID laws, don’t let this prevent you from voting.
- Stay connected for news and updates on these latest attempts to block democracy and what you can do to protect your voting rights.
Voter Resources
Here are some other tools that can help you Protect Your Vote!
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