LWV Southern Nevada

LWVSN, a nonpartisan organization, encourages informed and active participation in government.

[Eliza Sweren-Becker @swerenbecker]

New from @BrennanCenter: At least 14 states have passed 22 laws this year that make it harder for Americans to vote. https://t.co/WBGwGnx2Pd

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

In response to rising violence against Jewish and Muslim Americans, LWV's CEO @KaseVirginia issued the following statement: https://t.co/9QC7pBFUYs

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

Today marks one year since the murder of George Floyd.

We remember him by continuing to fight for racial justice and an end to systemic racism, starting with the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act: https://t.co/BwH5uRSZ8C.

[51 for 51 @51for51]

NEW:

Dozens of constitutional scholars sent a letter telling congressional leaders that #DCStatehood is constitutional.

Now let's get it done.
https://t.co/9xYgjkHoSW

[Fair Immigration Reform Movement @Re4mImmigration]

By supporting @VOTE411 in 2020, @LWV was able to provide 6 million people with voting info! Learn more about the difference VOTE411 made in the 2020 election: https://t.co/siysaAjiRu

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

President Biden was elected to improve our democracy; one way he can do so is by speaking out in support of the #ForThePeopleAct, which would force politicians to respond to the needs of Americans rather than wealthy corporations.

Sign the petition: https://t.co/g8bpQ2XENB

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

Together we can realize a democracy that represents, reflects, and responds to all of us.

Join us for “Our Democracy Story” Sunday 5/23 to hear stories that illustrate why we need the #ForThePeopleAct and learn to tell your own story

Register here: https://t.co/N2kidM9sZe

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

We're hiring! Calling all communications specialists with experience in media --- you could be our next press secretary!

https://t.co/qZGayZpOs6

[Center for Civic Ed. @CivicEducation]

The Center's president, @ChrisRiano, was a guest on yesterday's nationally syndicated Richard French Live show, where he spoke about the value of civic education in a time of mistrust and anger. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/sLHyYVphOc #civics #sschat @CivXNow

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

2020 was a year like no other, and yet with your support and the hard work of state and local Leagues, we empowered and protected millions of voters.

Check out the results of your partnership: https://t.co/lPtq5AdaHu

[ACLU of Nevada @ACLUNV]

In Clark County, the average person arrested on a traffic warrant spends 3 days in jail, which could cost them their job, housing, or even custody of their children. Criminalizing poverty harms low-income Nevadans. Support #AB116: https://t.co/jvPidO7IDZ

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

This case could determine how we deal with discriminatory voter laws -- if we're granted the ability to even do so.

https://t.co/XgLyKK1lqG

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

It is shameful and dangerous to remove a woman from leadership because she stands up for the truth about our election. Rep. Cheney was right to call out the threat that election lies pose to our democracy.

[Clark County Nevada @ClarkCountyNV]

Groundbreaking of Wetlands Park Expansion https://t.co/5lDExBTDyf

[Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket]

🆕📖: @LWV CEO @KaseVirginia covers the problems facing 2020 redistricting and how they could lead to unfair maps for the next DECADE. But there is a solution: independent redistricting commissions following national standards.

Get the full read here⤵️
https://t.co/bHHX8ZeHx2

[Campus Vote Project @CampusVote]

The For the People Act includes 9 previous bipartisan bills and contains several republican amendments in the Senate version being considered today in the Senate Rules Committee @SenateRules

We'll be sharing more info on the legislation and the hearing in this thread 🧵

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

"The bill is based on a simple idea: That Americans must be free to choose their elected officials." #ForThePeopleAct @amyklobuchar

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

Which groundbreaking women would you like to see on our quarters?

Thank you to @RepBarbaraLee, @SenatorFischer, and @SenCortezMasto for introducing the American Women Quarters Program to the House and Senate, respectively.

https://t.co/7Cws9WqzhO

[League of Women Voters of the US @LWV]

The #ForThePeopleAct will

-Restore the Voting Rights Act;
-Modernize our voter registration system;
-Restore voting rights to formerly-incarcerated people;
-Curb gerrymandering; &
-Make campaign contributions more transparent

We urge the Senate to #PassS1Now

[The Leadership Conference @civilrightsorg]

“John Lewis...dedicated his life to expanding and protecting the right to vote. He was attacked for it. And he was elected, in part, to help preserve it. He ultimately helped write part of the bill that Democrats are now pushing to enact.” #ForThePeopleAct https://t.co/08MKHtre1s