The Voting Rights Act Turns 61 as New Threats to the Ballot Box Mount

A significant milestone is being marked in the local area, as the Voting Rights Act has reached 61 years. The upcoming midterm elections are expected to have a major impact on the current composition of Congress. All seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election, along with a substantial portion of the Senate. For more information on the potential implications of these elections, readers can refer to the latest issue of Ms. Magazine, which provides further details on the topic.