How Can You Make Change? 
Unite and Rise 8.5 will fight for our democracy on multiple fronts, from
the courts to the streets. As of today, here are a few steps you can
take: 

• Commit to action: Sign our commitment to Unite and Rise for democracy!
• Protect democracy: Tell your Senators to oppose the anti-voter SAVE Act.
• Raise your voice about illegal deportations: join mobilizations around immigrant rights and due process with organizations like the National Partnership for New Americans, United We Dream, and others.
• Distribute immigration cards
• Find out more about ICE contracted detention centers in Missouri

- Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center
- Phelps County Jail
- One death occurred in April 2024
- Greene County Jail
- Ozark County Jail

• “Turn Up the Heat” on elected officials: Connect directly with your representatives on the issues that matter via Town Halls and other opportunities.
• Act locally: Join local organizations like your state or local League to act on the issues that matter in your community.
• Write a letter to the editor of your local paper

Budget, Medicaid/Medicare, Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill

• Budget Process - Share LWV's blog that outlines the budget process and how it impacts communities nationwide.

Take Action on Voting Rights

• Fall for Democracy - Sign and share LWV's updated Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) action alert.
• Congressional Outreach - Engage your members of Congress during recess with LWV's updated guide.

Democracy Resilience

• Fight for the wellness of our democracy! Check out LWV's daily democracy practice toolkit for small ways people can engage in resistance and protect our democracy.

Civic Education & Engagement

• Elevate LWV's Unite & Rise 8.5 initiative during civic holidays.
• Follow LWVDE and LWVUS on social media...

• LWVDE social media handles: 

- @lwvde.bsky.social on Bluesky. @lwvde on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X.

• LWVUS handles:

- Bluesky: @lwvus.bsky.social
- Facebook: League of Women Voters
- Instagram: @leagueofwomenvoters
- LinkedIn: League of Women Voters
- Threads: @leagueofwomenvoters
- TikTok: @LWVUS