Open Democracy NH rally in Portsmouth pushes for voting rights bill
PORTSMOUTH — Participants in an Open Democracy NH march and rally Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and advocated for passage of the federal For the People Act. "Our rally every year is held around Independence Day and the message is usually to get big money out of politics," said Olivia Zink, executive director of Open Democracy NH. "This year is the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment, which gave 18-year-olds the right to vote, so we thought it worthy of celebration. We also want people to know about, and support ... the For the ...
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