At One Nation Every Vote (OneV), we believe understanding our voting history is critical to protecting and expanding democracy today. In this ongoing series, we’re counting down OneV’s Top 20 Moments in American Voting History—moments that helped expand the right to vote and bring us closer to the promise of a truly representative democracy. This week, we […]
Americans are united in support of voting as a foundation of American Democracy. Our country has been shaped by founding fathers, thought leaders and legislators of all political stripes who believe in the power of the ballot and self-governance. At OneV we share the powerful sentiments expressed by American leaders on the importance of voting. America’s history on voting reminds us that this fundamental right is not a liberal value or a conservative value. From property-owning founding fathers, to all males, to former slaves, to women, to every other major group that migrated to America, we have recognized that voting matters to every single American and belongs to no political party.
OneV’s Top 20 Moments in American Voting History: #11 Smith v. Allwright (1944)
At One Nation Every Vote (OneV), we believe that understanding the history of voting rights in America is key to protecting and expanding those rights today. In our countdown of the OneV’s Top 20 Moments in American Voting History, we’re highlighting the pivotal events that have shaped our democracy. This week, we continue our series with […]
OneV’s Top 20 Moments in American Voting History: #12 Baker v. Carr (1962)
At One Nation Every Vote (OneV), we believe that understanding the history of voting rights in America is essential to protecting and strengthening our democracy. Each week, our OneV’s Top 20 Moments in American Voting History series highlights a pivotal development that expanded the right to vote. This week, we focus on moment #12: Baker v. Carr (1962) — the Supreme Court […]
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