Linda Hagedorn, president of the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County, explains the history of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and how the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v. Holder has impacted voting rights across the country. The Shine a Light for Democracy Vigil was organized by the League of Women Voters and took place Aug. 6 at City Hall, featuring several local voters’ rights advocates and legislators.