All South Hampton Roads Subscribed Action Alerts

Support Democratic Reform: Tell Your Senators to Pass the Freedom to Vote Act

Time for Action

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2021.

Action Alerts

The fight for voting rights has been a long and enduring battle. And the newly released Freedom to Vote Act is a transformative voting rights bill that will protect and expand the right to vote, decrease the influence of money in politics and curb partisan gerrymandering. This legislation will put power back into the hands of American voters by prioritizing voting access and participation, while also modernizing future elections to ensure a system that everyone can trust. Contact your Representative TODAY and tell them to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.

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Ask Your Representatives to Support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Time for Action

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2021.

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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 representatives to vote yes on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and live up to the full promise of American democracy.

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Take Action: Tell your Senators to Support the Equal Rights Amendment

Pass the ERA

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2021.

Action Alerts

Over 100 years after (some) women gained the right to vote, women and nonbinary people are still not guaranteed equality under the law.

Tell your senators to support the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

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Act Against Gun Violence

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Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2019.

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Now is the time for Congress to step up and pass common-sense gun violence prevention reforms, such as universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, and banning assault weapons.

Tell your Senators to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and take a stand against the epidemic of gun violence.

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Stop Voter Suppression

I stand with the League against partisan, discriminatory and even illegal tactics that deny eligible Americans the right to vote.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Action Alerts

The League is gearing up to take a stand in Congress, statehouses, and courtrooms nationwide to ensure no voters are left behind. Stand with the League in our fight to ensure our elections are always free, fair, and accessible.

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