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Forgotten Fight

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Since the colonial era, Marylanders have fought to exercise the right to vote. They faced racism, sexism, and targeted legislation. They protested, marched, and were thrown in jail. Despite their fiery passion, voter turnout today suggests that their fight has been largely forgotten.