Barbara Arnwine: Everyone Has a Role in Fighting Voter Suppression

Barbara Arnwine, executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, was a speaker at the Children's Defense Fund National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 24, 2012. As part of the "Saving Democracy: Creating One America" plenary session, Arnwine told participants that American democracy is in deep crisis. She presented her "Map of Shame: Voter Suppression Legislation by State" to the 3,000 plus advocates, organizers, researchers and young leaders in the room, urging each and every person to register everyone they know to vote, ensure every vote counts, and make everyone they know a VIP of voting -- Verify registration, have required Identification card, and know your Precinct. Take action for children, join the Be Careful What You Cut campaign CDF launched at the conference: http://bit.ly/QraDIM

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