How, when there is such close alignment in our beliefs and values about voting and elections—Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike—how could we end up with Congressional legislation as bad as the SAVE Act? And more importantly, how do we stop it?
Read MoreWe gave expert testimony at the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee’s hearing in Springfield to explain the potential implications that the federal SAVE Act could have on Illinois elections and ballot access.
Read MoreMany voters travel for work, don’t drive, can’t drive or walk to polling places, live overseas or simply know who they want to vote for and want to “get voting out of the way.” These circumstances know no party.
Read MoreAmericans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents. Tell your senators to oppose the SAVE Act.
Read MoreOver the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act as well as many bills moving through the Illinois state legislature.
Read MoreCheck out our interview with ABC7 Chicago to learn more about the League’s response to the Trump administration’s new executive order on voting and elections.
Read MoreOver the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act, immigration policy, education funding, and more.
Read MoreCongress is about to vote on a bill that requires all eligible voters to provide citizenship documentation to register to vote—but we already have robust processes to ensure that only eligible voters are casting ballots.
Read MoreAmericans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents. Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act.
Read MoreIt can’t be said enough: Sharing misinformation and disinformation only amplifies it. The Chicago Sun-Times published an Op-Ed by LWVIL President Becky Simon about how we can combat election misinformation and disinformation.
Read MoreThis summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.
Read MoreThe Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.
Read MoreCongress must act to ensure that every eligible US citizen has the freedom to vote unimpeded by discriminatory rules rooted in fear and division. Urge your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act.
Read MoreInstituting unnecessary legislation that denies voters a choice, especially when it restricts ballot access for one of the two major political parties in Illinois, runs counter to our beliefs and is inconsistent with democratic principles in general.
Read MoreThe Chicago Sun-Times recently published an Op-Ed by LWVIL President Becky Simon expressing concern about Illinois’ new law, which limits ballot access after primary elections and is likely to lead to claims of ‘stolen elections’ for years to come.
Read MoreOver the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.
Read MoreThe new law allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote, with their registration held in abeyance until they reach voting age.
Read MoreThe freedom to vote is under attack. Urge your U.S. Representatives to support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who called their legislators and the governor and spoke up on behalf of these bills, which have now been signed into law.
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