Voting is the foundation of our democracy. In today’s tumultuous political climate, protection of our access to the ballot remains as critical as ever. Over the past five years, voter suppression has manifested itself in a variety of ways, including racial and partisan gerrymandering, discriminatory voter ID laws, and the disenfranchisement of millions of voters. NOW is committed to advancing voting rights on both a state and federal level. We are dedicated to providing women–who are disproportionately affected by voter suppression–equal access to the ballot, and electing feminist candidates to office.
No matter our color, party, or zip code, we all want an equal say in the decisions that shape our future. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will restore the essential portion of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) that blocks discriminatory voting policies before they go into effect, putting a transparent process in place for protecting everyone’s freedom to vote.
National NOW invites you to an educational and timely webinar examining diversity in the women’s suffrage movement and the present-day movement for voting rights.
August 6, 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a day when this country finally moved towards becoming a true democracy with fair and equal elections. Yet voter suppression tactics continue to threaten the fundamental right to vote for Black and Brown communities.
The Voting Rights Restoration Act (VRRA) is an amendment to the Florida State Constitution that will restore the voting rights of former felons who have committed nonviolent crimes. Learn more about this critical issue!
Voter suppression is an issue that effects millions, but none more so than women. Check out our resource on voter suppression as a feminist issue.
Racial gerrymandering is a huge issue in our country today. Check out this brief and find out how racial gerrymandering begins, who it affects, and why the problem has become endemic in Republican states around the US.
Discriminatory voting policies make it harder- or even impossible- to vote. In this resource, we break down how discriminatory voting tactics impact voters in Voting Rights Target States.
Learn more about voting rights, voter suppression, and women running for elected office!
Voting suppression is pervasive across the country. Take a look at our social media toolkit and learn more about how YOU can get involved in the digital world.
A complete guide to contemporary voting issues. From racial gerrymandering to the importance of women running for office, we are giving you the 411 on voting rights today!
A quick guide for those new to lobbying or writing for news outlets.