Source: Common Dreams
by Sylvia Ghazarian & Susan Sheu
“As we approach National Voter Registration Day this September, it’s crucial to reflect on the significance of the right to vote—a fundamental pillar of democracy that many fought tirelessly to secure. Voting is more than a civic duty; it is an expression of your voice, your values, and your vision for the future. The fight continues to this day. For centuries, the right to vote was restricted to a privileged few. In Early America, voting rights were reserved for white, land-owning men, excluding entire populations who were deemed unworthy of having a say in the government of their country. Women, Black Americans, Indigenous peoples, and other marginalized groups were systematically excluded from the political process, their voices stifled by laws and practices designed to maintain the status quo and preserve chattel slavery.” (09/04/24)
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/national-voter-registration-day-2024