Let America Vote is leading the fight for voting rights. We're creating political consequences for politicians who make it harder to vote. If you really want to unsubscribe, click here. The For the People Act (S. 1/H.R. 1) would once and for all end the special interest control of Washington by eliminating big money in politics and ending voter suppression. This critical piece of legislation could come up for a vote in the Senate in a matter of weeks if we lean in now. It's urgent. Together we can protect the right to vote, end gerrymandering, and increase transparency and accountability in our government. Right now, state legislators in 43 states have introduced restrictive new laws intended to suppress the vote of communities of color, young people, and lower income people who move more frequently. After record voter turnout in the last election, we cannot let politicians silence our voices. That's why we're inviting you to join our For the People Week of Action next week (April 5th - April 9th) to push for a swift vote and passage of S. 1 in the Senate. Here are two ways you can ACT NOW to make a big impact during the For the People Week of Action next week: Host a Demand Democracy local action near you! This could include holding a banner in a high-visibility area with friends or a socially distanced outdoor rally allowing passersby to check out why we need a stronger, fairer democracy. We'll provide you with all of the resources you need to get started, including a banner making toolkit, press and outreach materials, and one-on-one support from an organizer. Sign up here to host an event.
Set up a virtual lobby meeting with your Senate office! One of the most impactful ways to show support for an issue is to request and directly meet with your Senators. We'll provide a toolkit full of tips for how to successfully schedule and organize a meeting. Senators take requests for meetings as a measure of public interest in the For the People Act too. Sign up now and an organizer will follow up with you. The week of action will also include a full week of virtual democracy teach-ins on all the amazing reforms in the For the People Act to prepare us for the fight ahead. Learn more about the For the People Week of Action. Sign up here to stay informed. In order to build the momentum needed to get this bill passed, we need your help to set up events and lobby visits now. Together we can create a democracy that represents, reflects, & responds to all of us. Team Let America Vote |
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