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60 years after the Voting Rights Act was passed, Black voters are still fighting for access: ‘So much is at stake’
In a speech before he signed the Voting Rights Act on Aug. 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson said of the landmark civil ...
Selma church celebrates 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
SELMA, Ala. ( WSFA) - Wednesday is the 60th anniversary of a landmark piece of legislation: the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It was a joyous celebration of 60 years at First Baptist Church in Selma.
California archives exhibit marks 60 years since Voting Rights Act was signed
"The Journey of Democracy" features California documents and photos of the ceremony where Lyndon B. Johnson signed the ...
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A Florida college student said ‘F— Israel.’ Now she’s under federal investigation
Eden Deckerhoff confronted a student wearing an IDF shirt, and quickly found herself at the center of a political firestorm.
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Trump’s Justice Department Begins Taking Revenge on Letitia James
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into New York State Attorney General Letitia James, in an apparent act of ...
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US museum house home that played a key role in the civil rights movement
The Jackson Home, key in the civil rights movement, at its new home in Dearborn, Michigan, 14 July 2025 ...
History Can Teach Modern Activists About Coalition Building
Historically, it has been difficult to build and sustain diverse activist coalitions—but they are uniquely impactful.
The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle
Facing a sea of state troopers, Charles Mauldin was near the front line of voting rights marchers who strode across the ...
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Analysis of Flock use by Wisconsin cops reveals trends, raises questions
An analysis by Wisconsin Examiner reveals which law enforcement agencies around the state use Flock cameras and why ...