From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): This is big. Majority Leader Schumer just announced that next week will be the first major procedural vote for the Freedom To Vote Act. This will mark a new phase of our campaign to pass this transformative … Continued
The Voter Registration Deadline in Pennsylvania is Monday, October 18 in order to vote in the November 2, 2021 General Election. Are you and everyone you know registered to vote at their current address? When we vote, we elect leaders … Continued
From Fair Vote (https://www.fairvote.org/): Exciting news on the ranked choice voting front today. Senator Bennet (CO-D), Senator King (ME-I) and Representative Phillips (MN-D) announced the introduction of the Voter Choice Act, a piece of legislation that would make it easier for … Continued
From the Juggernaut Project (https://juggernautproject.com/): This year alone, 48 state legislatures introduced restrictive voting bills, which passed in 18 of them—all funded by dark money actors desperate to stay in power in the face of a diversifying electorate. Extremist Republicans … Continued
Do you want to learn about new electoral maps coming by the end of the year? Not quite sure you have all the details on how redistricting works? This workshop is for you! We The People-PA is excited to be partnering with … Continued
With the fall legislative session under way, both the House and Senate have plans to advance their own election reform proposals, with hearings this week and initial votes as early as next week. That could have serious implications on how … Continued
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Voting, and voting in Pennsylvania, has never been more important. Are you registered to vote? Would you like to apply for a mail in ballot? Would you like to receive a voting reminder for the … Continued
From NETWORK (http://www.networklobby.org): A functioning democracy reduces inequality, gives the most vulnerable a voice, and affirms the God-given dignity of every voter. That makes it a critical tool for social justice and the common good. This week, Senators Klobuchar, Kaine, … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-09-20/census/pa-creates-redistricting-advisory-council-to-help-prevent-gerrymandering/a75784-1 September 20, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. – A new Redistricting Advisory Council announced last week by Gov. Tom Wolf’s office will focus on reducing gerrymandering as … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): This week we made a huge step forward towards making our democracy work for every one of us. We now have a new bill, the Freedom To Vote Act — which contains many of the bold policies in … Continued