Democracy Quote by Jamelle Bouie

While universal suffrage remains an ideal yet to be attained, if you're lucky enough to be able to vote, don't let that privilege go…

— Chelsea Manning

Suffrage is not a right afforded to everyone. Rather, voting is a privilege in the United States - and a hard-earned privilege at that.

— Chelsea Manning

It is fundamentally important in our system of government that every American be given the opportunity to vote, regardless of who they are, where…

— Lisa Murkowski

In fact, the gravest obstacle to the restoration of civilization in North America is universal suffrage. Letting everybody vote makes no sense. Obviously they…

— Fred Reed

Why will our elections be universal?Because all citizens, excluding those deprived of vote by court, will have the right to vote and the right…

— Joseph Stalin

Our ability to participate in government, to elect our leaders and to improve our lives is contingent upon our ability to access the ballot.…

— Stacey Abrams

The act of voting is one opportunity for us to remember that our whole way of life is predicated on the capacity of ordinary…

— Alan Keyes

Since the birth of our Nation, no other right has been more important than having the ability to vote. Unfortunately, as history has shown,…

— Jan Schakowsky

While, legally, universal suffrage has been achieved for all undetained citizens over the age of 18, many people still find it difficult to vote…

— Dawn Foster

“This demonstrated to me that those who regard universal suffrage as a guarantee for good choices are under a complete illusion. Universal suffrage has…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

Voting rights is how we address the deepening divides in our country, by ensuring every eligible voter's voice is heard.

— Raphael Warnock

Universal suffrage is sound in principle. The radical element is right.

— Rutherford B. Hayes