Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-09-15/civil-rights/report-pa-lacks-universal-policy-for-voting-in-jails/a75730-1 September 15, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. – Many Pennsylvania county jails don’t have clear policies to support voting access for people in jails, according to a new … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-09-14/civic-engagement/with-virtual-forum-get-to-know-pa-judicial-candidates-on-nov-ballot/a75716-1 September 14, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvanians will vote this November to elect judges in the state’s three appellate courts, and a virtual candidate forum next week … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Some members of the PA legislature are still raising concerns about the 2020 election. Those behind this scheme are now holding hearings in the Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee. The Committee has refused even basic transparency about … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Voting rights in our country are under attack. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, H.R.4, is an important step towards creating national voting standards―ensuring that our voices are heard equally at the ballot … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/25/democracy-sale-analysis-ties-corporate-consolidation-increased-lobbying “Monopoly is a threat to representative democracy—and that protecting our democracy requires effective antitrust.” JESSICA CORBETT August 25, 2021 An analysis published Wednesday about corporate consolidation and political lobbying in the United States found that large mergers—particularly in Big Tech, … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): The Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC) voted 3 to 2 this week in favor of a resolution to reallocate prison data to count incarcerated people in their home communities. According to the resolution, introduced by House Minority Leader … Continued
Thanks to ELCA Advocacy for this call to action—and no need to be Lutheran to act! Join faith leaders in contacting Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R.4). Send a customized message today through the ELCA Action … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Voting rights are under attack all over the country. Look no further than Texas — where Republicans are attempting to muscle through legislation to ban 24-hour and drive-through voting, increase criminal penalties for election workers, and … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Sign the Petition at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-no-gerrymandering-in-2021: Don’t let partisan politicians gerrymander our new voting district maps! Redistricting processes in every state must be transparent and put the voices of our communities first >> The new district maps … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/12/family-john-lewis-joins-demand-biden-kill-filibuster-defend-voting-rights “If President Biden and Senator Schumer truly care about ending the war on voting rights they have to use their political will to abolish the filibuster and pass the For the People Act immediately,” said one organizer. … Continued