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The Voting Rights Act is widely viewed as the nation's most effective civil rights legislation.  Follow the links below to learn more about the VRA:

History of the VRA

Why you should care about the VRA

What expires in 2007?

Myth: Voting Rights for African Americans Expire in 2007

Myths and Realities about the VRA's Language Assistance Provisions (PDF)

The VRA in 28 Days (NAACP LDF)
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