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July 2021 Action News!

LWV Texas | Published on 7/6/2021

July 2021 Action News!

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President's Message:
Grace Chimene

Imagine America without a free and fair democracy.

Someone walked up to me yesterday and said, “I know you! You are in those videos for the League.” She went on to say, “Did you ever think our American democracy was going to be the top issue folks would be fighting about" No, I certainly did not!

Our governor has called a special session for July 8th. His plan seems to focus on anti-democratic legislation which impacts our American democratic process and our freedom to vote.

This July 4th weekend I was imagining an America without a free and fair democracy....

I’m not thinking about what I oppose…
  • the governor’s defunding of a vital branch of our government,
  • making it more complicated to vote for older and disabled voters,
  • criminalizing patriotic election workers,
  • limiting the number of polling places in communities of color, or
  • making it easier for a losing candidate to overturn an election…

am thinking about what I do support!
I support the League of Women Voters with my time and my money. I believe 100% in the League’s mission of empowering voters, defending democracy!

  • The right to vote is a critical principle of our democracy.
  • Our democracy is stronger when every American voter can cast a vote and have it count.
  • We should encourage every American voter to cast a ballot in every election to make their voices heard.
  • We want our election system to be free, fair, and accessible to all eligible voters
  • It should be easier, not harder, to vote.
  • Americans should be able to register to vote at any time, including on Election Day.
  • Our government should respond to the will of the people, not the interests of powerful corporations and wealthy donors.
  • Secure elections ensured by investments in upgraded equipment, expanded staffing for election administrators, and more training for poll workers.
  • Expanding voter access benefits all political parties.
  • We need national standards for voting access, like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. (Take Action here now!)

In honor of the birth of our nation, take a moment to support democracy! Join me and make a donationto support the League's work to empower voters and defend democracy today. No matter what voting and election legislation comes out of the Special Session of the Texas Legislature, we will all still have a lot of work to do!

Thank you for standing with the League to empower voters and defend democracy.
Your Texas League in Action!
The League of Women Voters of Texas and Texas LULAC are partnering with Texas Impact for their Let My People Vote Rally for Voting Rights at the Texas CapitolThere will also be training on Texas’ upcoming elections, and what you can do to make sure eligible voters in your community can cast their ballots confidently—no matter what happens in the special session.

Texas Impact exists to put faith into action. They equip faith leaders and their congregations with information, opportunities, and outreach tools to educate their communities and engage with lawmakers on pressing public policy issues.

The Let My People Vote Rally a nonpartisan faith-based rally at the Capitol. Invite your congregation. Organize your League's members and your friends to join us. in Austin.

Sunday, July 18 : 6:00 PM Dinner and Program

Monday, July 19
  • 8:30 AM Legislative updates and election training
  • 11:00 AM Rally on the Capitol grounds
  • 12:00 PM Legislative visits
We are very proud to announce that LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomón will be joining Texas faith leaders as a presenter for the pre-rally dinner and panel discussion "The State of the Voting Rights Crisis in America." The dinner is free of charge, registration is required.

 
Share the Let My People Vote Rally for Voting Rights at the Capitol on Facebook. 
Nominations for League of Women Voters of Texas State Board
Would you or someone you know make an excellent League of Women Voters of Texas board member? We are looking for candidates committed to empowering voters and defending democracy who have experience in leadership, business, government, philanthropy, or nonprofit work. Creative visionaries and hard workers should apply. 
Use the League's Take Action Center to email your legislators today!

In anticipation of the special session, there are actions regarding the key anti-voting elements included in proposed legislation in the last Texas Legislative session.
NEW Action Alert - Allow Election Officials To Do Their Jobs!

Election officials, those whose jobs are to administer elections in their communities, were under attack during the regular session. Bills restricting these officials’ power to decide how best to serve the voters in their communities are likely to resurface during the July special session.
NEW Action Alert - Protect Vote by Mail!

Tell your legislator that you support a vote by mail process that is easily accessible to those who need it. Imposing more restrictions on vote by mail was the aim of several bills introduced during the regular session - these restrictions are likely to reappear during the special session.
Hey Texas Legislature! Don't Suppress Our Votes! Julie
Protect Vote By Mail!
#txlege #LWV #VotingRights #ADA
Protect, Don't Criminalize, our Texas Election Officials and Workers!
Defunding the Legislature; Impact on Redistricting
Local Leagues in Action!
LWV Victoria Co-Hosts Debates

The Victoria Chamber of Commerce, the League of Women Voters Victoria, and the Victoria Advocate will co-host two in-person debates on June 14 for the special elections for Victoria mayor and city council District 3.
LWV Wichita Falls' Youngest Member selected for Girls Nation

Tina Majdinasab is the youngest member of the Wichita Falls League oWomen Voters. She's had a love for politics since she was four years old. Now she’s heading to D.C. with another girl to write a bill for a mock senate session.

If you want to make a change you have to be the change,” said Majdinasab.“You can’t just wait for someone else to do it for you. If you want to be involved you are the one that’s going to have to do it.”

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