Electoral Challenges and Civil Rights

This chapter examines the transformative era in America known as the second reconstruction, focusing on the implications of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and George Wallace's role as a divisive presidential candidate. It highlights the contentious debate around the Electoral College and efforts to abolish it in favor of a national popular vote, reflecting on the complexities and resistance faced by reformers. The discussion underscores the historical context of the electoral system's flaws and the necessity for evolution in laws and institutions to align with societal progress.