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“From making it harder to register and stay on the rolls to moving and closing polling places to rejecting lawful ballots, we can no longer ignore these threats to democracy.” quote by Stacey Abrams
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“From making it harder to register and stay on the rolls to moving and closing polling places to rejecting lawful ballots, we can no longer ignore these threats to democracy.”

Stacey Abrams

About This Quote

Source Speech: Democratic Rights Forum, 2023

Barriers to voting and ballot suppression undermine democratic participation and legitimacy.

In simple terms: Voting obstacles threaten democracy.

Key Takeaway

Protect voting access.

Themes

democracy rights voting election integrity

Mood

concerned determined

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • election administration
  • policy advocacy
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

voter suppression ballot access political power citizen engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens effectively counteract voter suppression?
  • What policies best safeguard ballot access?
A Different Perspective

Systemic resistance can persist despite reforms.

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