Samantha Harrington, Author at What is a Vote Worth

What Amendment Abolished Poll Taxes?

January 15, 2024January 11, 2024 by Samantha Harrington

Imagine living in a time when your right to vote could be taken away by a simple fee. This was the reality for many Americans before a groundbreaking amendment to the U.S. Constitution eradicated this barrier. In this article, we’ll discuss the history and impact of the amendment that abolished poll taxes – Amendment 24, … Read more

What Happened at the Seneca Falls Convention? A Turning Point in History

January 15, 2024January 10, 2024 by Samantha Harrington

In the mid-19th century, a pivotal event unfolded in the small town of Seneca Falls, New York. It was a gathering that would ignite a movement, forever altering the course of history for women in the United States. This was the Seneca Falls Convention, a landmark assembly that marked the beginning of the women’s rights … Read more