Episode 3 - The Battle for the Vote: From Seneca Falls to the SAVE Act

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Episode Overview

Chelsey & Jenn trace the long, hard struggle for voting rights in America—from the Seneca Falls Convention through the Voting Rights Act to today’s battles in Texas and beyond. Along the way they share family stories, spotlight unsung heroines, and arm you with practical steps to protect your most fundamental right: your vote.

References & Further Reading

1. Declaration of Sentiments, Seneca Falls Convention, 1848. Avalon Project, Yale Law School.
2. U.S. Const. amends. XV (1870) & XIX (1920). National Archives.
3. Voting Rights Act of 1965; Selma–Montgomery March overview, Library of Congress.
4. Shelby County v. Holder, 570 U.S. 529 (2013); analysis, Brennan Center for Justice.
5. Texas Legislature Online: S.B. [XX], H.B. [YY] (2025 session).

 Resources for Action

• Register / Check Registration: vote.org; your state’s Secretary of State website
• Volunteer & Donate:
  • League of Women Voters (lwv.org)
  • Texas Civil Rights Project (texascivilrightsproject.org)
  • Fair Fight Action (fairfight.com)
• Track Legislation:
  • TX Legislative Alerts: legiscan.com/TX
  • National Voting Rights Tracker: naacp.org/issues/voting-rights

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