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Pennsylvania Governor Will Not Challenge Voter ID Ruling

The ruling was seen as a civil rights victory.
05/09/2014
Fort Worth, Texas Man Sues Employer Over Racism

Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Gets Another Day in Court

State court to decide if the law is constitutional.
07/15/2013
Al Sharpton

Black Leaders "Outraged" by Zimmerman Verdict

Civil rights community responds to Zimmerman verdict.
07/14/2013
Voting Rights Act of 1965

Get Ready for a Voting Rights Revolution

Activists call for action to repair Supreme Court ruling.
06/27/2013
Congress Approval Rating  - In a new Washington Post/ABC News poll, 30 percent of respondents said they would vote to reelect their legislator; 63 percent said they would look around for someone else, marking a new record.

Black Leaders React to Supreme Blow to Voting Rights Act

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Voting Rights Challenge

Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights Expected Soon

Court is to rule on key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
06/24/2013

Virginia's Nonviolent Felons Get Voting Rights Victory

Gov. Bob McConnell to sign executive order.
05/29/2013
Congress Approval Rating  - In a new Washington Post/ABC News poll, 30 percent of respondents said they would vote to reelect their legislator; 63 percent said they would look around for someone else, marking a new record.

Civil Rights Groups Say Assault on Voting Continues in 2013

Advancement Project and NAACP are monitoring restrictions.
05/13/2013

Florida Elections Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough, Advocates Say

Civil rights groups are calling for better protection.
04/22/2013
First African-American Receives Boys Scouts’ Highest Rank

Bring That Week Back: First Black Receives Boys Scouts’ Highest Rank

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New Ad Campaign Pushes Constitutional Right to Vote

New Ad Campaign Pushes Constitutional Right to Vote

The Advancement Project wants a voting rights amendment.
04/12/2013