Rep. Marc Veasey

After the Civil War, reconstruction opened a new chapter in American democracy, one where formerly enslaved Americans fought to claim the rights and political power they had long been denied.

From the ballot box to elected office, Black Americans helped reshape communities and institutions, proving that political participation could transform the nation.

But that progress was met with organized resistance and efforts to suppress Black political power.

In the latest chapter of “The Long Arc,” we explore Reconstruction, the rise of Black political leadership, and the unfinished fight to ensure every voice has the power to shape our democracy.

View full video here: youtu.be/fXYlBJawNws?is…

On this episode of The Long Arc, we explore how Jim Crow’s legacy continues to shape the fight for voting rights in America.

Yesterday, poll taxes, literacy tests, and intimidation silenced Black voters. Today, voter ID laws, ballot access, polling place closures, and redistricting raise urgent questions about equal access to the ballot.

The methods may have changed, but the stakes remain: whose voice gets heard in a democracy?

Black Americans fought, marched, and sacrificed for the right to vote. That history reminds us that rights won through struggle must never be taken for granted.

Know the history. Recognize the barriers. Protect the vote.

View full episode here: youtu.be/4A_6TEWYsgY?is…

On this Election Day, make your voice heard by heading to the polls and making your vote count! 🇺🇸

Know your rights and stay informed. For more information contact the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

GO VOTE! 🗳️

Early voting is underway 🇺🇸

Know your rights before heading to the polls! Bring a family member or friend and make your voice heard at the ballot box by exercising your right to vote!

If you need assistance call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE

The Serbian people deserve a democratic process where their voices are heard and their votes are respected. Happy to be supporting the SRBIJA Act thanks to Senators Grassley and Blumenthal for their work on the bill.