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Democracy Agenda
Launched on the 85th anniversary of the League's founding, the Democracy Agenda is an advocacy and public education effort to strengthen and renew the basic tenets of American democracy.

This effort seeks to protect our electoral processes through election reform and reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act, advance our representative government through nonpartisan redistricting, preserve our constitutional rights by safeguarding civil liberties, and protect against government corruption through campaign finance and lobbying reform.


Press Releases

League Criticizes Congressional Abdication On Civil Liberties - Sep 29, 2006
“Detainee” Bill Going to President

League President Denounces Passage of Voter ID Legislation - Sep 21, 2006
National League President Mary G. Wilson strongly denounced House passage of H.R. 4844 as a fear-based approach instead of a fact-based solution.

League President Speaks out Against H.R. 4844; calls plans a "manipulation of the voting process" - Sep 19, 2006
National League president Mary G. Wilson today voiced serious concern about the latest congressional action on the so-called “Federal Election Integrity Act” (H.R. 4844), characterizing these plans as “a manipulation of the voting process.”


Resources
Election 2008: A Broadcaster's Guide to Getting Out the Vote
In this election guide, NAB and the League of Women Voters provide radio and television stations with detailed information and expert perspective on how you can help boost voter registration, education and turnout in your communities in 2008.

Helping America Vote: Thinking Outside the Ballot Box: Innovations for the Polling Place
League's new report, "Thinking Outside the Ballot Box: Innovations at the Polling Place" points to election modernization.

5 Cosas Que Debe Saber el Día de las Elecciones
Las "5 Cosas que Debe Saber el Día de las Elecciones" es una campaña pública de concientización que proporciona información a los(as) votantes sobre los pasos que pueden seguir para proteger su voto. Las tarjetas de las 5 Cosas familiarizan a los(as) votantes con los nuevos procedimientos electorales y les proporcionan las herramientas necesarias para cerciorarse de que sus votos sean computados.

5 Things You Need to Know on Election Day
"5 Things You Need to Know on Election Day" is a public awareness campaign letting voters know the simple steps they can take to protect their vote. The 5 Things cards familiarize voters with new election procedures and empower voters to take action to personally ensure their vote is counted.

Six Benchmarks for Lobbying Reform
Six benchmark lobbying reforms released by the LWVUS and six other organizations for judging the proposals being considered by Congress.



Speeches
American Democracy at Risk: Agenda for Renewal and Repair
May 06, 2006

Presented by Kay J. Maxwell at the LWV California Council Banquet.


LWVUS Executive Director Tate Addresses Capitol Hill Lobby Reform Press Conference
May 02, 2006
Washington, DC
Remarks at a press conference with Reps. Christopher Shays (R CT) and Marty Meehan (D MA) as well as leaders of other national reform groups. The League calls on members of Congress to vote against H.R. 4975, the Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act.




Letters
League Urges Congress to Oppose Leadership PAC Provision
Jul 28, 2006
The LWVUS joined with other national reform organizations in a letter to Congress urging members to oppose adding the loophole-opening leadership PAC provision to lobbying legislation.

League Calls on Representatives to Support Meehan-Shays Presidential Public Financing Legislation
Jul 26, 2006
The LWVUS joined with other organizations in a letter to U.S. Representatives urging them to co-sponsor and support the Meehan-Shays bill that would make a series of important reforms to the presidential public financing system.



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