"Keep the following number handy: 1-866-OUR-VOTE"

In today's New York Times, columnist Bob Herbert writes about the looming threat of voter suppression and intimidation in the 2004 election, and the critical role of Election Protection in the fight against these threats.

There are endless stories of attempts to discourage blacks from voting. Few get substantial publicity, so this is not seen as a big national problem. It deserves a brighter spotlight. When duly registered blacks are improperly challenged at the polls, or Florida tries to use a patently discriminatory voter felons list, or black votes are criminally tampered with or simply not counted at all - something should be done.

The number to call is 1-866-OUR VOTE.

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