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What voter suppression looks like today — 55 years after Voting Rights Act was signed into law
Fifty-five years ago today, a historic piece of federal legislation was signed into law: The Voting Rights Act. It prohibited racial discrimination in voting, and banned things like poll taxes and literacy tests.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 10m ListenFifty-five years ago today, a historic piece of federal legislation was signed into law: The Voting Rights Act. It prohibited racial discrimination in voting, and banned things like poll taxes and literacy tests. But decades later, Americans are facing new challenges heading into the November election.
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3 of 5Vaccines, skepticism, and herd immunity- 0:00Phase 3 trials are here. How close is the US to getting a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine?
- 10:56How many Americans must get a COVID-19 vaccine to achieve herd immunity?
- 20:54What voter suppression looks like today — 55 years after Voting Rights Act was signed into lawYou’re reading this
- 31:20Where KCRW listeners are getting their Chinese takeout during the pandemic
- 39:23Phillie Phanatic and other mascots continue to have fun, even without fans in ballparks