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All South Carolina Subscribed Action Alerts

Tell Congress That Equality Belongs in the Constitution

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

Action Alerts

More than 100 years after some women gained the right to vote, people in the United States are still not constitutionally guaranteed equality on the basis of sex. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) will update the US Constitution to protect the equality of rights under the law regardless of sex.

Tell your representatives they must ensure that the ERA is published.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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Contact your representatives today and tell them now is the time to root out dark money that has an increasing influence on our federal elections. Encourage your representatives to support the DISCLOSE Act.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

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Increasing the language accessibility of voting materials allows voters to feel confident in voting and become educated and informed as they vote on high-priority issues in their communities. Tell your representatives to pass the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections (VOTE) Act (HR 8770) to increase access to translated voting materials.

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2022.

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We have a unique and rare opportunity to pass new City of Charleston district maps that will give the citizens of Charleston a stronger voice and reduce incumbent gerrymandering. We need you to contact your City Council Representative and ask them to pass Option 2!

It's Time for DC Statehood. TAKE ACTION: Contact your Representative

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2022.

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The people of Washington, DC deserve the same rights as any American living in our 50 states. They deserve full representation in Congress and to be free of Congressional interference in their local governance. Urge your Senators to support the full rights of DC residents!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2022.

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At this critical moment in our nation’s history, as the freedom to vote remains under threat, we need pro-voter legislation more than ever! Tell your senators to vote yes on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and live up to the full promise of American democracy.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2022.

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Corporations and wealthy individuals should not have the power to make undisclosed political contributions that influence elections. Disclosure of large political spending should be the bare minimum requirement.

Contact your senators today and tell them now is the time to root out dark money by passing the DISCLOSE Act.