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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: 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 →
From LWVUS: It’s time to stop the violence. Legislation with common sense solutions to prevent gun violence will protect our children, our citizens and help restore our public confidence. Tell Congress to move forward with common sense gun legislation. Add your voice to that of the millions of children, parents and concerned Americans calling on Congress to move legislation that ends … Continue reading →
The September issue of LWV-VA Virginia Voter is not the only thing packed with a lot of important information! Time is quickly running out for registering for the 2019 LWV-VA Leadership Workshops and there will be a lot of great presentations and networking going on! Last day to Register is Sept. 6th. Do not miss this chance to empower and … Continue reading →
Statement by Carol Noggle at VSCC Hearing: Links to videos: August 19th August 20th Re: Goals of the Virginia Crime Commission and objectives for legislation Mr. Chairman and Members, You have been given a mandate to establish urgent and vigorous action to prevent the deaths, the violent deaths, of Virginians by guns. Accept … Continue reading →
Morgan Johns’ testimony before the Virginia State Crime Commission hearings on proposed Gun Safety Legislation. Here is her statement: Links to videos: August 19th August 20th Good afternoon, My name is Morgan Johns and I appreciate the opportunity to speak today. Young people are always looking down at their phones, aren’t … Continue reading →
President Deb Wake represented the League of Women Voters® of Virginia during the public comments session of the Virginia State Crime Commission hearings on proposed Gun Safety Legislation. Here is her statement: Links to videos: August 19th August 20th The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization formed nearly 100 years ago … Continue reading →