President Obama: "50 Years After the Voting Rights Act, We Still Have Work to Do"
On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, breaking down legal barriers at the state and local level that had prevented African Americans and others from exercising their constitutional right to vote. But today, there are still too many barriers to the vote -- and people are trying to erect new barriers to the vote.
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An Email from Congressman John Lewis: "50 Years Ago"
Yesterday, Congressman Lewis sent a message to the White House email list, reflecting on the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and highlighting the barriers to the vote that are still present today.
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#JonVoyage: Our 4 Favorite Moments from President Obama's Interviews on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
Last night, Stewart gave his last performance on "The Daily Show." He and President Obama have shared the screen a total of seven times over the past 10 years, discussing the President's work as a Senator, on campaigns, and in the White House. Here are four of our favorite moments Jon Stewart has shared with the President over the years.
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