An increasing number of people are calling for an end to the Electoral College. Teach high students about the Electoral College and its origins, as well as the more contemporary movement advocating for the National Popular Vote and the interstate compact that would support it.
Felony disenfranchisement can impact elections and local laws in a variety of ways. High school students learn about felony disenfranchisement, discuss the pros and cons and whether it should remain intact.
What a Black Man Wants: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
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One of the most outspoken proponents of the 15th Amendment was Frederick Douglass, a national leader of the abolitionist movement after escaping slavery. Students will analyze Douglass's speech, "What the Black Man Wants," and his argument for why Black men should have the right to vote.
After every election, people wonder how many people showed up at the polls to vote. Students learn about strategies and practices for increasing voter turnout by making it more accessible.
ADL calls out antisemitism in Poland, Hungary, Russia and British Labour Party; Extremists face repercussions after riot; NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani
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ADL calls out antisemitism in Poland, Hungary, Russia and British Labour Party; Extremists face repercussions after riot; NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani
Safeguarding the Right to Vote This National Voter Registration Day
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It is imperative that we continue to vigorously oppose efforts to undermine the right to vote, including restrictions on ballot access, voter suppression, and the subversion of the electoral process.