LWV Empowered Millions of Voters in 2020, as Reflected in Our Election Impact Report
In the face of unprecedented hardships and a nation-defining election, League members advocated tirelessly for a fair and safe voting process in 2020. Our Election Impact Report reveals that we were able to support millions of Americans through:
- Fighting for fair voting rules in court
- Providing people, particularly those in marginalized communities, with voting tools
- Making VOTE411.org, our voting information hub, available in both Spanish and English
- Defending the US Postal Service
- Partnering both with nonprofits like the American Library Association and businesses like Sweetgreen to empower Americans in the electoral process
- And so much more
Democracy Legislation Moves Forward as the For the People Act Receives a Markup
On May 11th, the historic democracy reform bill, the For the People Act (S1), took a major step forward by receiving a Senate committee markup (where a committee reviews, amends, and rewrites legislation). This is yet another step forward towards bringing the bill to the Senate floor for a vote.
Because of the committee’s evenly split Republican to Democrat ratio, and the Senators’ decisions to stick to party lines, S1 did not leave committee, yet it is expected to be brought to the Senate floor for a vote by other means in the weeks ahead.
S1, which would reduce the influence of money in politics, expand voting rights, limit gerrymandering, and overall create a more ethical democratic system, is a bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. Let your Senator know that you support its passage.
Recognizing Our Diversity During AAPI Heritage Month – and Beyond
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, five League leaders and staff came together to discuss their experiences, what about their heritage brings them the most joy, how it impacts their work inside and outside of the League, and more.
The result: a moving, informative piece on AAPI heritage and reflections on working in democracy.