From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Each day more politicians are declaring their candidacies for 2024. Things are going to get in full swing very soon — and, unfortunately, that includes legislation to further restrict access to the ballot … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): A bill that started as a simple reform to the way we elect our Lieutenant Governor has been filled with completely irrelevant anti-democratic amendments establishing voter ID, banning abortion, and creating more sham election reviews – … Continued
From Keystone Votes (https://www.keystonevotes.org/): Pennsylvania’s bipartisan vote-by-mail law remains in effect after the state Supreme Court earlier this week overturned a lower court’s decision that would have ended the provision in Act 77 of 2019 in two weeks. That’s the … Continued
From We the People PA: (https://actionnetwork.org/groups/we-the-people-pennsylvania): Instead of using $7.5 billion in federal American Rescue Plan money to help those who have suffered the most during the pandemic and to help our economy recover, some legislators in Harrisburg are focused … 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
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
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/05/democrats-introduce-right-vote-act-beat-gop-voter-suppression-blitz “As Republican-led legislatures weaponize the Big Lie to attack our free and fair elections, it is more important than ever for Congress to affirm that voters have a right to participate in our elections.” BRETT WILKINS August … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): “And so if the American dream is to be a reality, we must work to make it a reality and realize the urgency of the moment.” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., July 4th, … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): The Pennsylvania Legislature just officially passed its shameful anti-voter omnibus bill on Friday– sending it to Governor Wolf’s desk for a signature right away. They’re trying to follow in the footsteps of states like Georgia, Florida, … Continued
NOTE: This bill has passed the House and is now in the Senate awaiting a final vote. Tell Your PA Senator to Vote NO on Voter Suppression Legislation NOW The Rev. Sandra L. Strauss When the 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the … Continued