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, King, Manchin, Merkley, Padilla, Tester, and Warnock introduced the Freedom to Vote Act (S.2747), a robust package of widely-supported democracy reforms.
Legislatures in nearly half of the states have passed laws that make it harder for eligible voters to cast a ballot. Congressional redistricting—and extreme gerrymandering—is already underway in states, shaping the political terrain for the next decade. The Freedom to Vote Act is one of the last chances we have to protect our democracy before the midterms.
The Freedom to Vote Act is an important breakthrough towards laws that protect and strengthen our democracy after months of delay and obstruction. We are encouraged by its reforms, including provisions that ensure everyone can choose to vote early or vote by mail, that implement automatic voter registration, and that make Election Day a federal holiday.
This new bill incorporates the main pillars of the For the People Act, including protecting the right to vote, ending partisan gerrymandering, and decreasing the power of big moneyed special interests. It also includes protections against emerging tactics to undermine election results after ballots are cast. The Senate could vote on this new bill as early as next week!
Call 888-885-1748: Ask your Senators to support robust national standards for federal elections in the Freedom to Vote Act to ensure that we can safely and freely cast our ballots! Alternatively, you can call directly—find contact information:
- Senator Robert Casey: http://casey.senate.gov
- Senator Pat Toomey: http://toomey.senate.gov
We have a responsibility to participate in politics out of a commitment to the common good, but in states across the country the freedom right to vote is under attack. Voters are calling on Congress to protect our right to vote by passing the Freedom to Vote Act. Will you add your voice?
Call 888-885-1748 today.
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