Educating Voters

Educating Voters

We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections.

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Event Date: 
09/12/2025 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Doris Roberts Gallery Room at the Richland Public Library

Please join us for a presentation of the pros and cons of Richland’s Districting Plan. Should Richland continue to have at-large districts?

Daily democracy practices
Blog Post

As part of the Unite & Rise initiative, this Daily Democracy Practice toolkit supports our Democracy Resilienc

Why the Census matters
Blog Post

What's Going on with the U.S. Census?

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Event Date: 
09/16/2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Benedictine University

 You are invited to attend an exclusive pre-screening of the award-wining documentary, A Binding Truth.

Unite and Rise 8.5

Unite & Rise 8.5 is backed by research that shows movements with strong civic engagement—and sustained nonviolent action—are the most effective path to lasting change. You are laying that foundation with every march, every meeting, and every mobilization. We see your work. We are inspired by your courage. And we are grateful for your leadership.

August 14, 2025 League Social
Event Date: 
08/14/2025 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we welcome new members and celebrate our shared passions.

Supreme Court of the United States, photo by Jesse Collins, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Event Date: 
09/24/2025 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Blacksburg Town Council Chambers

The Trump administration has moved fast and aggressively to reshape our government. Congress has little will to assert its responsibilities. Many on both sides of the political divide believe that the courts are politicized.

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State Courts Webinar by partners
Event Date: 
08/14/2025 - 6:00pm

Emancipate NC, North Carolinians For the People, the People's Parity Project, and Pro-Choice North Carolina are hosting a special Zoom presentation, "State Courts: Why Are They So Important to Our Rights?" on August 14 at 6:00 p.m.

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How federal funding changes impact our local libraries:

Rebecca Scherer, director of the Manitowoc/Calumet Library System, explains how federal funding changes impact our local libraries. 

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