From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): In the last few months there have been lots of questions about redistricting reform efforts. Are we giving up? Not a chance. Is it still possible to have an independent redistricting commission in Pennsylvania? YES! … Continued
From Unidos US (https://www.unidosus.org/): Recently, we celebrated Women’s Equality Day at UnidosUS. While we have made many strides in the struggle to achieve gender equality, we are still faced with challenges including closing the gender pay gap, access to reproductive … Continued
10 THINGS YOUR CONGREGATION CAN DO Prepared by Scott D. Anderson, Former Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of Churches (reprinted with permission from Wisconsin Council of Churches Ecu-News, July 2004) Download this list, along with guidelines for organizing an adult education forum, a … Continued
Posted By: Common Cause (campaign leader) We must end partisan gerrymandering to create a democracy where everyone’s voice is heard. Add your name to support fair maps now at https://www.causes.com/actions/1804629-sign-the-petition-to-united-states-congress. This week, we learned that Common Cause’s legal challenge to … Continued
From the Brennan Center for Justice (https://www.brennancenter.org): America’s intelligence agencies have unanimously concluded that possible cyberattacks on election infrastructure pose a clear and present danger — one that is likely to grow. The intelligence community is also unanimous in their … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/08/28/big-victory-voting-rights-federal-judges-strike-down-brazen-partisan-gerrymandering Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 by Common Dreams New districts could be redrawn before the November midterms, likely affecting control of the U.S. House By Julia Conley, staff writer Protesters hold signs during a rally to … Continued
At Lyft, we’re working to improve lives by connecting people and their communities through the world’s best transportation. This Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 6), we want to help people across America exercise their right to vote. It is estimated that … Continued
From the Voter Participation Center (https://www.voterparticipation.org/): The Voter Participation Center’s Voter Hub is now live and ready to assist voters across the country! The Voter Hub is home to state-by-state information about upcoming election dates and registration deadlines, as well … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Although our efforts to get a bill passed to amend the PA State Constitution were not successful, there are many things to feel good about. SB22, although amended, passed the Senate and got as far … Continued
Tell Congress to restore voter protections at the ELCA Action Center. Decades ago, faith leaders and church activists served a critical role in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). The act, after being signed into law, … Continued