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EMPOWERING VOTERS.  DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.

The League of Women Voters of Bucks County, a nonpartisan organization, is dedicated to providing voter education and services and advocating for issues.  We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate.  We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment in our organization and in the areas in which we work.
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965

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Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

Blog Post

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the US that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. Research shows that the Act had successfully and massively increased voter turnout and voter registrations, in particular among black people. But over the last decade, states have passed laws making it harder to vote. The VRA needs to be fully restored to protect the freedom to vote.

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News deserts carry grave implications

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Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

News

The rate of newspaper closures is accelerating, with a third of the nation’s papers expected to shut their doors by the end of this year. This trend brings grave implications for our democracy — and that is why the League of Women Voters cares.

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Tell Your State Lawmakers to Oppose a New Universal Voucher Proposal

Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

Action Alerts

We need your immediate help to send a message to PA lawmakers to oppose Senate Bill 1280, a universal school voucher bill that would provide a $8,000 cash handout to families for every student in the commonwealth who is not enrolled in a public school.

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Support the Equal Rights Amendment Today!

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Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

Action Alerts

The federal Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has met all requirements for a constitutional amendment. Now we need your help to get it published in the US Constitution as the 28th Amendment.

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All Bucks County State House Candidates Invited to First-Ever Forum on Education

Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

Public Statement

Three nonprofit organizations will host 20 candidates Sept. 12 at Bucks County Community College in Newtown. BCCC Social Science faculty member Bill Pezza will moderate the live, non-partisan forum to educate voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

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We ask candidates where they stand

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Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

News

Between now and November, candidates for many offices will be asking for your vote. But they must do their part to earn those votes. Learning where candidates stand on the two or three issues you care about can help you decide how to cast your vote. And there are several ways to find out — but only if the candidates participate.

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Urge Your Members of Congress to Support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

Action Alerts

We need a fully restored and modernized VRA to defend our democracy and protect the freedom to vote and ensure that discriminatory voting policies are stopped in their tracks.

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