His dedication to equal ballot access is as relevant as ever. One year after the death of Rep. John Lewis, the longtime representative of Georgia's 5th Congressional District and civil rights icon, ...

In our workplaces, in our communities and in our government, the right to vote is how working people make our voices heard. The late Rep. John Lewis (Georgia) proclaimed, “Your ...

ATLANTA -- Instead of calling Rep. John Lewis a hero, the better way to honor the civil rights leader's legacy is by guaranteeing equal representation to every American, former President Barack Obama ...

WASHINGTON — One week before the 60 th anniversary of the landmark Voting Rights Act that prohibited racial discrimination in voting, a group of Democratic senators reintroduced the John R. Lewis ...

"For six decades, the Voting Rights Act has served as a promise to protect the most sacred pillar of our democracy, the right to vote," said Butler, an internationally recognized leader on voting ...

Sixty years after the landmark Voting Rights Act became law, Democrats on Capitol Hill have introduced legislation to expand and protect voting rights nationwide. The John Lewis Voting Rights ...

Demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump's administration continue across the country. On July 17, the demonstrations will not only protest Trump's policies but also honor the legacy of civil ...

The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights ...

WASHINGTON, DC (NEXSTAR) — House Democrats are ramping up their efforts this week to pass a new Voting Rights Act. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-AL, introduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act ...

The Rockets have been active on the social justice front in recent months, and head coach Mike D'Antoni used Wednesday's press conference as an opportunity to champion voting rights across the country ...