Civil rights Quote by Ari Berman
““The unfortunate reality is that, even today, too many citizens have reason to fear that their right to vote, their access to the ballot--and their ability to have their votes counted--is under threat." --Eric Holder, quoted in Give Us the Ballot””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Give Us the Ballot, 2020
Many citizens fear that voting rights and ballot integrity are under threat today.
In simple terms: People worry their vote may not count.
Key Takeaway
Protect voting access and transparency.
Themes
civic rights
democracy
voting
threats
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
activist
informative
When to use this quote
- elections
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
political science
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can strengthen ballot security?
- How can citizens monitor voting rights violations?
A Different Perspective
Legal challenges can undermine reforms.
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