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U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan

Coverage of U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 17 · 07:30 UTCMost recent: Aug 17 · 07:30 UTC
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  • POLITICSAug 17 · 07:30 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL
    Voting rights anniversary spotlights America’s enduring anti-Black contempt

    The 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act prompted discussions regarding its weakening due to Supreme Court rulings that ended federal preclearance. Critics warn that this 'hollowing out' of the VRA has allowed efforts to hinder Black and Latino representation, prompting some experts to describe the resulting environment as a modern-day political Jim Crow. Despite local successes, activists note that the national protections provided by the law are currently on life support.