The process of democracy is one of change. Our laws are not frozen into immutable form, they are constantly in the process of revision in response to the needs of a changing society.

[T]he Constitution was a product of its times. [Progressive]

Today's Constitution is a realistic document of freedom only because of several corrective amendments. Those amendments speak to a sense of decency and fairness that I and other Blacks cherish.

I'm the world's original gradualist. I just think ninety-odd years is gradual enough.

The ban directly hampers the partys ability to spread its message and hamstrings voters seeking to inform themselves about the candidates and issues.

Classifications and distinctions based on race or color have no moral or legal validity in our society. They are contrary to our constitution and laws.

[It is] a historic step toward eliminating the shameful practice of racial discrimination in the selection of juries.