“It’s a right we cannot take lightly.”

Polly Baca reflects on the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

It’s been more than half a century since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act — and yet now, it’s more important than ever. We sat down with Polly Baca, the first Latina woman in the Colorado State Senate and a lifelong voting rights advocate, to discuss her work and how we can protect the VRA’s legacy today.

Q. What inspired you to fight for civil rights?

Q. How did you get involved in politics?

Q. When did you start fighting for voting rights?

Q. Why is this election so important?

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