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Reducing Threats to Orcas. Washington State LWV Position

Submitted by MASON COUNTY in September 2020.

Position

The LWV of Washington recently signed on to a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requesting that the U.S. Navy reduce the threat to southern resident orcas during weapon system testing and training proposed in this orca habitat. Orcas are the largest dolphin species, and the southern residents live along the Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia coasts.

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LWVHP/HWD Supports Illinois Fair Tax Amendment

Submitted by HIGHLAND PARK-HIGHWOOD in September 2020.

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Redistricting

Redistricting is the process of creating representational district maps for states and local communities. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the decennial census. Redistricting decisions determine how communities are represented and how resources are distributed. These decisions significantly affect the quality of an individual's life today and in the future. Resources affect health care, transportation, jobs, the environment, education, etc.

White and blue rectangular graphic with text, "A Bi-Partisan Case to end Gerrymandering. EVERY VOTE MUST COUNT. STATEWIDE FORUM OCTOBER 30 - 7 P.M. Join here: bit.ly/FairMapsForum." Below, it says "With former Senators Tim Cullen (D-Janesville) and Dale S

Submitted by Wisconsin in September 2020.

Event Date:

09/30/2020 - 7:00pm to 10/01/2020 - 6:45pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

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Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2020.

Public Statement

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Absentee Ballot Drop Box Photo from SOTS Twitter feed

Submitted by Connecticut in September 2020.

News

Got questions? Get answers! View the Secretary of the State's slides to find out: Who voted absentee in the Primary, what the State of Connecticut is providing to towns through the CARES Act, who is eligible to vote absentee, how and when to get an application for an absentee ballot, how to fill out and send in the ballot, and how absentee ballots will be counted.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in September 2020.

Event Date:

09/21/2020 - 2:00pm to 09/22/2020 - 1:45pm

Event location:

Carol Stream Public Library

Are you registered to vote at your current address? Do you have questions about the 2020 voting process?

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in September 2020.

Event Date:

09/19/2020 - 12:00pm to 09/20/2020 - 11:45am

Event location:

Carol Stream Public Library

Are you registered to vote at your current address? Do you have questions about the 2020 voting process?

Submitted by Diablo Valley in September 2020.

News

Onwards into September and a full month of election activities, meetings, and volunteer opportunities -- plus Ruth Bader Ginsberg and an anniversary quote to remember.

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Submitted by Connecticut in August 2020.

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Do you have questions about voting in Connecticut? Read, download, and share the Voter FAQs - updated for the November 3 General Election.

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Reducing Threats to Orcas. Washington State LWV Position

LWVHP/HWD Supports Illinois Fair Tax Amendment

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DON’T VOTE ON FAIR TAX UNTIL
YOU GET THE FACTS!

Redistricting

A Bi-Partisan Case to End Gerrymandering: Every Vote Must Count

Households May Receive Follow-Up Visits From 2020 Census Takers

Visits Serve as Quality Checks to Ensure Everyone Is Counted

Voting by Absentee Ballot in the November Election 2020

Register to Vote at Carol Stream Public Library - Drive-thru Voter Registration

Register to Vote at Carol Stream Public Library - Drive-thru Voter Registration

September 2020 Voter Newsletter

FAQs About Voting in Connecticut

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