The League of Women Voters of Illinois is sponsoring a bus to Washington DC so we can show support at a rally for the Equal Rights Amendment—sign up join us on the road!
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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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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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Congress 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.
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Wetlands keep our water clean and help fight climate change. Protect Illinois wetlands! Contact your state legislators.
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HB4895 requires that every Illinois public high school include a unit of instruction addressing climate change in either a required science class or a required social studies class.
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It’s time to rally support for banning single-use plastics in Illinois! Ask your state representative and state senator to co-sponsor bills that will ban polystyrene foam foodware and single-use plastic bags.
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Despite advancements in mental health and substance use parity, discriminatory private insurance practices continue—restricting access to treatment. HB4475 discourages discriminatory private insurance practices.
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Support community-based mental health services! HB4665 creates a fund to support community behavioral health providers to hire and retain professional staff.
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CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 Illinois counties, and they pose a safety risk to residents. HB4835, the Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act, temporarily stops CO2 pipelines and allows Illinois the time it needs to develop regulations that will protect its residents.
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Protect domestic violence survivors! Karina’s Bill would authorize judges to issue search warrants with orders of protection to remove guns from the hands of abusers.
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Help prevent corruption in Illinois government! HB4591 would require more transparency for the financial dealings of lobbyists and strengthen enforcement of ethical lobbying practices.
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Wetlands keep our water clean and help fight climate change. Protect Illinois wetlands! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting SB3669.
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Ask your state rep and senator to to vote YES on bills that will ban polystyrene foam foodware and plastic bags. These threats to our environment have no place in 2024.
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Ask your state representative and state senator to support a Child Tax Credit in Illinois. Creating a $300 per child Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an immediate, meaningful way to directly support half of Illinois’ kids.
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Corporations and wealthy individuals should not have the power to make undisclosed political contributions that influence elections. Tell Congress to vote for the DISCLOSE Act!
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Tell your state representative to vote NO on HB4194, a proposed amendment that extends the Invest in Kids private school voucher program. Public funds should support public schools.
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The freedom to vote is under attack. Urge your U.S. Representatives to support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Tell your state senator and state representative to vote NO on any legislation that revives or funds the Invest in Kids school voucher program. Public funds should support public schools.
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