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Celebrate the 4th of July by Making Democracy Work (Blog)

7/3/2015

Independence Day marks the birth of our nation and the signing of the Declaration of Independence that outlined the key tenets that our Constitution would be based on.

Stopping Partisan Gerrymandering and Protecting Independent Redistricting Commissions (Blog)

6/30/2015

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a big victory for citizen-led democracy. In a 5-4 decision in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, the Court found that voters can…

Voter-Initiated Independent Redistricting Commissions Found Constitutional (Press Release)

6/29/2015

Today, the Court rejected the Arizona legislature's argument that only they can conduct federal redistricting under the U.S. Constitution.

Can a Rally Help Restore the Voting Rights Act? (Blog)

6/29/2015

On the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, advocates met in Roanoke, VA to call upon Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte to act to restore the Voting Rights Act.

Two Years Later-- Tell Congress to Restore the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

6/25/2015

50 years ago, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. Two years ago, the Supreme Court overturned a key part, leading to an attack on voting rights. Tell Congress to restore the VRA!

Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 Introduced in U.S. Congress (Press Release)

6/24/2015

“We are very pleased that new legislation has been introduced but there is so much more work to be done with the 2016 elections are quickly approaching,” said President MacNamara.

2015 State Legislative Update: Pro-Voter Reforms Outpace Attacks on Voting Rights (Blog)

6/10/2015

When looking at the now almost complete 2015 state legislative sessions, not only were fewer pieces of anti-voter legislation successful, more pro-voter reforms were introduced and passed!

League Supports "Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2015" (Legal Document)

6/4/2015

The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate with other reform groups expressing support for the Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2015. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Michael Bennet…

League Calls on FEC to Reconsider Pay-to-Pay Rules (Legal Document)

6/3/2015

The League joined other organizations on comments to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The letter asks the FEC to reconsider and strengthen the rules limiting campaign contributions to…

Help Stop Big Money (Blog)

5/28/2015

It’s time to close this loophole that is letting too much big money into our elections. Stand up today and urge your Representatives to strengthen the coordination rules!