Our government must listen to the voices of its people rather than being dominated by the wealthy and corporate elites.

Congress must act decisively to safeguard our freedom to vote. This means endorsing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act – two pieces of critical legislation aimed at rejuvenating and updating the protections offered by the original Voting Rights Act. These laws propose establishing nationwide voting standards to improve ballot access, eliminate both partisan and race-based redistricting, shield elections from external influences, enhance campaign finance transparency to deter the influence of undisclosed donations, among other measures.

The FTVA and John R. Lewis VRAA would ensure that every eligible voter, no matter their background or residence — from Latino neighborhoods in Texas to Native American tribes in Arizona, to African American communities in Alabama – can freely access the voting booth and are safeguarded from legislative actions that seek to undermine democracy.

Equal opportunity to participate in our democracy and to vote is fundamental to its health and integrity. Congress has a duty to uphold the freedom to vote by passing these bills, thereby reinforcing and expanding the Voting Rights Act's protections.

Sign the petition to Congress: Restore the Voting Rights Act and our freedom to vote – pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.