Home   Issues   Constitution   Guide   Teaching   Materials   Democracy   Glossary   Site   Guide   About Us	Voting Rights It took 81 years for African Americans to gain a constitutional right to vote, 132 years for women and 183 years for those 18 to 20 years old. The fight for voting rights has overcome discrimination based on race, gender, age, geography and economic class. In all corners of the country, constitutional voting guarantees have had to be enforced, at times, by laws, court decisions or, in some cases, military force. Many argue the battle is not over yet. Debates about punch card ballots and electronic voting, redistricting, the Electoral College and campaign financing continue to challenge the nation, forcing changes in the machinery that drives our democratic republic. Should Felons Have the Right to Vote? Aired: 23/45/2006 (Listen to: Full Program | Opening Story ) Convicted felons are denied participation in the election process, some for life. Activists have petitioned the courts to restore felons' voting rights. Federal Election Reform Aired: 15/00/2006 (Listen to: Full Program | Opening Story ) An interview with former President Jimmy Carter and members of the Commission on Federal Election Reform The Voting Rights Act: Past, Present and Future Aired: 03/45/2005 (Listen to: Full Program | Opening Story ) The Voting Rights Act: Past, Present and Future Show All In Victory for Hispanics, Judge Halts Port Chester Elections 00/03/2007 Citing Problems, US Bars Lab from Testing Electronic Voting 00/04/2007 Bush Sues to Halt Hand Recount in Florida 00/13/2000 Show All Justice Talking Listening and Learning Guide Explore the history of this issue through an interactive timeline
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