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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This summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.
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The 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.
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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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Instituting 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.
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The 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.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.
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The new law allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote, with their registration held in abeyance until they reach voting age.
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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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Thank 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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Students are headed back to school, and election season is around the corner. It is time to reach out to young people who are newly eligible to register and vote!
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In Illinois, the right to vote is a priority—and we have laws to prove it. Illinois laws provide some of the strongest voting rights protections in the country. And yet, until there are national voter protections and standards, federal elections are open to partisan manipulation. Which means the rights of all voters are at risk, even those in Illinois.
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Thanks in part to the advocacy of League members, important legislation supported by LWVIL was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly this term.
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Join the LWV of Illinois online on Monday, April 24 to lobby for issues you believe in. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, you can take part!
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Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.
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The 103rd Illinois General Assembly’s first session is underway and thousands of bills have been put forth in both the House and Senate. Make sure your legislators know what you want!
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The League is closely watching this crucial election-related case, which will determine whether state legislatures have the power and authority to set their own rules for federal elections without any checks and balances from their state Supreme Courts.
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The LWV of Illinois advocated for the passage of two bills in particular during Veto Session this fall—both passed!
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Support legislation that the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) is likely to take up during either the Veto or Lame Duck sessions—before newly elected legislators take office in January.
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