The Preamble

The Preamble

Congress Actually Used to Work

What it took to pass the Voting Rights Act

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Natasha S. Alford
Apr 09, 2026
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It’s easy to look at Congress right now and wonder if transformative and important legislation can even happen anymore. But the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that the seemingly impossible has happened before. In this piece, Natasha Alford tells the story of how the landmark law came to be, and what it might mean for this moment in history.

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Natasha S. Alford
Award-winning journalist. Media executive. Author of "American Negra." I write and speak about history, culture, politics, purpose, and the world we’re building for the next generation.
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