Most recent talking points: https://lwv-va.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DW-talkingpoints-2019-02-16.pdf
From LWVUS: In the Senate, the For the People Act faces an uphill battle. But we know that because of the tremendous work we’ve already done to mobilize the effort around this bill, that we can move this forward. Read more HERE. … Continue reading → From LWVUS: Contact your Senators about life-saving legislation to end gun violence today! Now is the time for us to act. Now is the time for us to make it clear to our members of Congress that saving lives from gun violence should be a priority. We cannot wait for the next mass shooting. We must act today. Take Action … Continue reading → From LWVUS: April 1, 2020, marks the kickoff of the 2020 Census. This process of counting will ensure that the political power, health, and safety of every community is maintained or enhanced in the upcoming decade. But communities that don’t get fully counted in 2020 will miss out for the next ten years. NOW is the time to get involved. … Continue reading → From LWVUS: 54 years ago, the Voting Rights Act (VRA) was signed into law. But instead of commemorating the landmark voting rights legislation today, many advocates are in the trenches fighting to curb the voter suppression unleashed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to gut it. Continue Reading HERE. … Continue reading → As we near the Virginia Crime Commission meeting on gun violence prevention bills, please contact your legislators to support and oppose legislation. Issue: The Virginia State Crime Commission will meet August 19 and 20 in Richmond to discuss bills from the July 9 Special Session on Gun Violence Prevention. Actions Requested: Click here to submit your comment to the Crime Commission NOW … Continue reading → An inaccurate census denies money for schools, roads, and transit to millions of low-income and rural households, immigrant communities, people of color and young children. Say #CountMeIn. Show your support by signing our pledge: https://t.co/QoCQfD9iYH pic.twitter.com/wvkfzlxBYt — LWV of the US (@LWV) July 17, 2019 … Continue reading → The Virginia State Crime Commission will take up gun legislation from the Special Session on Monday, August 19th 10:00 A.M. House Committee Room and Tuesday, August 20th Noon, House Committee Room Public comment will be taken for the first 3 hours (more details will be announced in the coming weeks on how to sign up to speak) • Patron bill … Continue reading → Six years after the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, the House Judiciary Committee held hearings on the VRA. With 2020 approaching Congress must take action to restore the VRA and empower our disenfranchised communities. #restorethevote https://t.co/Xp7n52ouLb — LWV of the US (@LWV) July 17, 2019 … Continue reading → We the People Demand a Hearing on the For the People Act
Now is the Time for the Senate to Act on Gun Violence
Pledge to be Counted!
TAKE ACTION: RESTORE THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT
Action Alert 8/19 & 8/20 Gun Violence Bills at VCC
Census Alert from LWVUS
From LWVUS on Twitter
Virginia State Crime Commission Meeting – Gun Safety Bills
Restore the Voting Rights Act