suffrage
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After college, Rankin became an advocate and organizer for the suffrage movement in several western states and New York.
That was in 1962, when lawmakers rejected a proposal to elect the president by universal suffrage.
From New York Times
From granting women suffrage more than 50 years before the 19th Amendment to passing the first law protecting same-sex marriage in 2012, Washington has long led the nation on important issues integral to self-determination.
From Seattle Times
Women voters, on the verge of acquired suffrage in our state, launched a successful recall petition.
From Seattle Times
Indeed, Arizona’s admission to the union was delayed until 1912 due to its push for women’s suffrage.
From Los Angeles Times
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