In the United States, women are still not guaranteed equal rights. With just months left in office, we are urging President Biden to act to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment is published.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on election disinformation, money in politics, school funding, and more.
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The Mahomet Aquifer is the sole source aquifer for nearly one million people in Central Illinois — and it is currently at risk. Tell your state senator and state representative to protect Illinoisans’ drinking water by passing SB3968/HB5874.
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We were joined by award-winning journalist and media executive Eric Schurenberg to explore the current news and election landscape. Watch the recording.
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Check out this article from the Chicago Tribune to hear from our team about why young adults may become less interested in voting due to savvy disinformation campaigns.
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Check out this article from WBEZ to hear from our team about election security in Illinois and advice for fighting election disinformation!
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It is almost Halloween, and voter suppression and intimidation are scary topics. You won’t find a costume or a mask for them at your local Halloween store, but these are real problems voters are facing in November.
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It’s no secret that there is a presidential election on November 5, but the fact that other critical national and state level candidates are also on the ballot next month can sometimes get lost in the noise.
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Illinois passed a new driver’s license law allowing noncitizens to apply for standard driver’s licenses, but noncitizens cannot register to vote and are NOT voting in our federal and state elections.
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Professor Steven Schwinn joined us to speak on major decisions made by the Supreme Court this summer—and the impact those decisions are likely to have on the future of democracy in the United States.
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We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.
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It 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.
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Today, over 38 million people with disabilities are eligible to vote, but barriers keep many disabled voters from accessing their right to vote. Disability Voting Rights Week, taking place September 9–13, 2024, is all about protecting the rights of people with disabilities to participate fully in our democracy.
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This summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.
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LWVIL President Becky Simon was interviewed by NBC Chicago about women voters in the Chicago suburbs. "Women are more than half of our population—It’s important we get out and vote."
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In a recent LWVIL-sponsored panel, we discussed legislative policies and innovative solutions that can help with the plastic crisis.
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There has never been a more critical time to have accurate information about our elections! Fight back against election misinformation by knowing and sharing the facts.
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Despite some unusual twists and turns during this year’s presidential election, we can all rest assured that the US election system, and the rules governing how political parties select candidates for election, account for even unexpected and extraordinary situations like what we’ve all witnessed this summer.
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The League's National Convention was held in Washington DC from June 27–30. Members came together to conduct the business of the League and spent a day on Capitol Hill to advocate in favor of the John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Many people think of plastic as a litter or environmental concern, but it is also a human health concern. How is plastic affecting your health—and what can you do about it?
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