Hi there,

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into law on August 6, 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. 

The 14th and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are supposed to guarantee voting rights for all citizens, but it took decades of blood, sweat, and organizing power led by Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King, Jr., and others before voting rights were finally extended to Black people. 

The Voting Rights Act bans racial discriminatory practices in voting, but in reality, Black voters still face voter suppression tactics like gerrymandering and polling place closures that make it difficult to participate in elections.¹

While Trump and his allies demolish voting rights, it’s more important than ever to make sure every American can exercise their right to vote.  

That’s why we’re asking you to honor the people who have worked to protect and defend voting rights for decades by checking your voter registration status right now. 

If you’re not yet registered, you can register to vote. Then, request a mail-in ballot or find your polling place.

Right here in Pennsylvania, State House Speaker Joanna McClinton is working hard to champion legislation that would improve access to the polls for all registered voters. This is critical work in Harrisburg, especially when Washington is taking every opportunity to tear down civil rights.

Activists, organizers, and everyday people marched to make sure that all Americans, regardless of race, could vote in every election. Honor their legacy today – check your voter registration, then make a plan to vote on November 4. 

Katie Blume
Political & Legislative Director
Conservation Voters of PA

[1] "The VRA at 60: Our Democracy Belongs to Every Citizen", Word in Black, August 5, 2025.

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