Voting rights are essential for equality from "summary" of So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
When we talk about equality, we have to talk about voting rights. Because without the ability to vote, our voices are silenced. Our ability to shape our own destinies is taken away. Voting rights are not just about casting a ballot. They are about having a say in the decisions that affect our lives. They are about being seen and heard as equal members of society. Throughout history, voting rights have been denied to certain groups of people as a way to maintain power and control. It has been used as a tool of oppression, to keep marginalized communities from having a seat at the table. When we deny someone the right to vote, we are denying them their humanity. We are saying that their voices don't matter, that their experiences are not valid. Without voting rights, marginalized communities are left powerless. T...
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