At One Nation Every Vote (OneV), we believe in the power of history to educate and inspire civic participation. As part of our series on the OneV’s Top 20 Moments in American Voting History, we’re counting down pivotal events that expanded voting rights. This week, we highlight moment #19: Arizona and New Mexico Extend Voting Rights […]
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: #20 – Maine Grants Voting Rights to Native Americans Living on Reservations (1954)
Throughout American history, the right to vote has expanded to include more citizens. In this new blog series, OneV’s Top 20 Moments in American Voting History, we highlight key milestones that shaped our democracy. Each week, we’ll explore a historic moment that expanded voting rights, leading up to the #1 most significant event. Today, we begin […]
Brennan Center for Justice – “Why the Myth of Noncitizen Voting Persists”
By Michael Waldman “The scary and entirely imaginary notion that millions of noncitizens will vote in November is the most widespread rumor in our politics. It did not just emerge from the fever swamps of the dark web. Rather, it’s a conspiracy theory being pushed, it’s now clear, by leading political figures for partisan gain.” […]
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