Listen "Expanding Democracy: The 19th Amendment and Voting Rights Today"
Episode Synopsis
In commemoration of the centennial of the 19th Amendment, this conference will explore the history of the suffrage movement and how efforts to broaden voting rights have evolved over time. Sessions will explore the origins and development of suffrage efforts as well as contemporary voting rights issues. Join University of Virginia professor of politics Jennifer Lawless, University of Massachusetts Boston professor of political science Erin O'Brien, Harvard University professor of government and sociology Theda Skocpol, University of South Carolina professor emerita of history Marjorie Spruill, and Suffolk University professor of government and moderator Rachael Cobb as they explore contemporary issues related to the 19th Amendment.
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