The 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified August 18, 1920. Its addition to the Constitution was an important step toward expanding voting rights.

Here’s what a lot of people don’t realize: This amendment only granted the right for white women to vote. 

In fact, Black, Native American, Asian American, and women from other minority groups would have to wait 45 years until passage of The Voting Rights Act of 1965. And it wasn’t until 1990 that women with disabilities gained voting protections with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The 19th Amendment was a step in the right direction, but there’s more work to be done.

Since then, the movement for equal voting rights has remained a struggle. From partisan gerrymandering to voter roll purges, the pushback has been constant.

Republicans’ plot to undermine our freedoms impacts our right to make our voice heard, make decisions about our futures and live free from discrimination.

But we have made progress and we’ve not given up our efforts to defend our fundamental rights and our democracy.

Even though things have improved, we're not done yet. By remembering the 19th Amendment, we're honoring the progress we've made and showing that we're all working toward the same goal: a democracy where everyone's voice counts. And by chipping in today, you're ensuring our efforts to reach that goal continue.

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History has shown us that when we work together, we can strengthen our democracy. Let’s keep pushing forward together, John.

Onward,

— Team Underwood