Today is National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday dedicated to ensuring that every single American is registered to vote. Since its launch in 2012, the initiative has helped more than 5 million Americans register to vote and 1.5 million registered in 2020 alone. Now, the day’s efforts are supported by thousands of organizations nationwide focused on getting people to sign up, educating them on election processes, and uniting communities around the shared responsibility of voting.
President Joe Biden marked the day by emphasizing the importance of voter registration and talking about the ongoing fight against voter suppression targeting African American communities. He highlighted efforts to restrict access to the ballot box through gerrymandering, dark money, and attempts to subvert elections.
Since the Voting Rights Act of 1965, securing the right to vote has been a long battle and continues today. This administration is pushing for Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act — laws that will strengthen protections for marginalized communities.
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