The 1965 Voting Rights Act addressed nationwide inequalities of voter participation and set forth procedures for the
federal government to enforce equal protection of each citizen’s right to vote. How has this landmark legislation fared over the past 50 years? A discussion with Mark Owens, visiting assistant professor of politics; Anne Schink of the board of directors of the League of Women Voters of Maine; and Josh Manson ’15. Sponsor: Department of Politics. FMI 207-786-6400 or the online program.