Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/31/watchdog-groups-demand-probe-voter-suppression-tactics-postal-service-chief-and Published on Friday, July 31, 2020 by Common Dreams “In his first month on the job, the postmaster general has already taken steps that could undermine efficient voting by mail in November.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): Congressman John Lewis was laid to rest last week after several events in Alabama, Georgia, and Washington, DC to remember and celebrate his life. During today’s funeral, three former presidents, the Speaker of the House, former staffers, … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): As part of the service for Rep. John Lewis, in addition to remembering John the man, the loyal friend, the loving father and dedicated congressman, the service was a call to action. It was … Continued
From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): The Pennsylvania Department of State made a huge announcement a late last week — ALL Pennsylvania voters will receive postage-paid return envelopes with their mail-in and absentee ballots. And, it’s thanks to the work of activists like you across … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2020-07-27/civil-rights/bill-supports-ballot-access-for-people-with-disabilities/a70980-1 July 27, 2020 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a bill has been introduced in Congress … Continued
From Draw The Lines PA (https://drawthelinespa.org/): DTL’s fourth competition is still active. We extended the spring deadline (now August 31) to welcome those looking for virtual activities during the pandemic. Our best resources reside in a set of self-guided activities to help … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): This month IPL and Faith in Public Life released our multi-issue faith voter reflection guide: Democracy, Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith Communities. It’s time for some national soul-searching, and faith communities have an important … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): The U.S. Postal Service — under new postmaster general Louis DeJoy — just announced sweeping changes that could throw a major wrench into November’s election. If we don’t respond, USPS could soon come to a grinding halt … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/16/us-supreme-court-upholds-pay-vote-scheme-allowing-florida-impose-poll-tax-those Published on Thursday, July 16, 2020 by Common Dreams “This Court’s order prevents thousands of otherwise eligible voters from participating in Florida’s primary election simply because they are poor,” said Justice Sonia Sotomayor in her dissent. By … Continued
From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): Pennsylvania Legislature passed House Bill 196 (HB 196) yesterday, attempting to clear the way for the legislature to engage in judicial gerrymandering. HB 196 is a constitutional amendment that undermines the impartiality of our court system … Continued