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August 23, 2013 today's action Protect Our Country from Voter Discrimination

Next week marks the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, in which 250,000 Americans helped encourage Congress to pass the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts (VRA). Their work continues today given the U.S. Supreme Court's decision this June to gut the VRA, weakening critical protections to voting rights and putting our democracy at risk.

The Supreme Court's decision has led to attacks on voting rights across the country. Within just 24 hours of the Supreme Court's ruling, a number of states moved forward with discriminatory voting measures, including some of the strictest voting restrictions the country has ever seen.

Much like those brave Americans 50 years ago, the League of Women Voters refuses to remain silent. Tomorrow, Saturday, August 24, League members from across the country will join thousands of Americans in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington by calling for immediate action from Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act.

For today's Daily Action, learn more about what you can do to help protect the right to vote.

People Who Took Action: 3,380

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