I think that We should make An effort to ensure that every one is represented in office by making sure that voting rights have zero restrictions.

It is ethically and morally wrong for a democracy to impede the rights of citizens to vote. The Voting Rights Act was a landmark piece of legislation for ensuring the civil rights of all Americans. Congress has an obligation to restore the rights that have now been violated by the Supreme Court's decision. Rep. Pitts should demonstrate the leadership expected of a seasoned member of Congress by cosponsoring this important bill.

We have already seen laws passed in two states which have made it difficult for women and minority voters to exercise their Constitutional right to vote. We as Americans must insist that our elected officials protect all citizens' right to vote. Rep. Duncan should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill to protect his constituents' civil rights.

To keep the voting rights act alive and active

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Smith should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

The Supreme Court erred in striking down many important features of the Voting Right Act of 1965. The Voting Rights Act of 2014 will restore those provisions.

The stronger the protection of voting rights, the more likely people will feel connected to our nation's leaders and ideals. Weakening the Voting Rights Act is a sneaky, juvenile attempt to win elections by reducing the numbers of people who might disagree or vote for the other side. The new bill hopefully will reverse this trend. [NOTE: I will download the petition results through Sun., 2/9/14 at 5 pm and deliver it to Rep. Nunes' office the next day.]

1964 Voting Rights Act was weakened last year and we need to restore, improve and fight for its important provisions and protect black, brown and poor people once again.

The vote is our most precious right and obligation. The right to vote is the most basic element of our democracy.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court weakened critical provisions of it. Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Meeks, please support this effort by con-sponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

The research says that opportunity starts young. If you want to help students do better, you have to reach kids 5-years-old and younger. That's why states like Oklahoma make sure every child in the state gets access to a year of free preschool. Here in Massachusetts, more than 40% of 3 to 4 year-olds, some 60,000 kids, aren’t in an early education program. Meanwhile, 30,000 children are on waiting lists for preschool slots. That's not only wrong; it's short-sighted because we know that for every $1 we spend on early education, we save $7 over time. As legislators draft the budget for the next year, it's our chance to make early education a priority. If we want to expand access to preschool, we need to raise our voices now. We'll be meeting with lawmakers on Feb. 4, and every signature we collect makes our case more powerful.

The research says that opportunity starts young. If you want to help students do better, you have to reach kids 5-years-old and younger. More than 40% of 3 to 4 year-olds, some 60,000 kids across Massachusetts, aren’t in an early education program. Meanwhile, 30,000 children are on waiting lists for preschool slots. That's not only wrong; it's short-sighted because we know that for every $1 we spend on early education, we save $7 over time. As legislators draft the budget for the next year, it's our chance to make early education a priority. If we want to expand access to preschool, we need to raise our voices now. We'll be meeting with lawmakers on Feb. 4, and every signature we collect makes our case more powerful.