Today marks one year since freedom fighter, collaborator, and friend John Lewis crossed over.

I haven’t gathered my thoughts enough for a more personal post today, but this first: opponents of multiracial democracy are working overtime— and succeeding— at undoing his life’s work in pursuit of single-party autocratic rule, making major strides since the Supreme Court gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act in July 2013.

If we lose democracy, it isn’t coming back. Take two minutes to call or email your representatives and urge them to strengthen what remains of the VRA with the For The People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. The Capitol switchboard will get you there: (202) 224-3121.