For the People Act

Public Wise Releases Gerrymandering Research Series Ahead of 2022 Midterms

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Wise , a voting rights organization fighting for a government that works for all, released a three part series on gerrymandering today.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Wise , a voting rights organization fighting for a government that works for all, released a three part series on gerrymandering today.
  • The series explores the history of gerrymandering, the different types of redistricting, and the political implications of gerrymandering, particularly in the 2022 midterms.
  • The series closely examines the 2021 and 2022 gerrymandering process and discusses how the most updated maps will determine control of state legislatures and Congress.
  • Public Wise believes that understanding the realities of our political landscape is key to creating evidence-based strategies to achieve a more equitable democracy," said Dr. Jessica Kalbfeld, Research Director of Public Wise.

Stacey Abrams Announces Community Phone Number to Inform, Mobilize, and Protect Voters via Text Message

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Stacey Abrams and Fair Fight Action are joining Community , the innovative text messaging platform that powers direct relationships and one-on-one conversations at scale.

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  • Stacey Abrams and Fair Fight Action are joining Community , the innovative text messaging platform that powers direct relationships and one-on-one conversations at scale.
  • This platform will be essential in Fair Fight Actions efforts to protect our freedom and enable Americans to participate in our democracy.
  • Community is the perfect place to have these direct conversations with people who want to make their voices heard," said Stacey Abrams.
  • Stacey Abrams will also be using Community to bolster two key Fair Fight Action initiatives, Hot Call Summer and Civics for the Culture.

ECU // LAV Statement Ahead of Senate Vote on Key Measures of the For the People Act

Washington, DC, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller released the following statement ahead of the Senates votes on key measures in the For the People Act, including the managers amendment, proposals to eliminate partisan gerrymandering, and the DISCLOSE Act, which would end dark money by requiring any organization that spends $10,000 or more on campaign expenditures to file a disclosure report with the Federal Election Commission within 24 hours of purchase:

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller released the following statement ahead of the Senates votes on key measures in the For the People Act, including the managers amendment, proposals to eliminate partisan gerrymandering, and the DISCLOSE Act, which would end dark money by requiring any organization that spends $10,000 or more on campaign expenditures to file a disclosure report with the Federal Election Commission within 24 hours of purchase:
    We are grateful for the leadership of Leader Schumer and the Senate sponsors of this billSenators Klobuchar, Warnock, and Merkleyfor bringing these votes to the Senate floor and urge all Senators to support this legislation.
  • Despite the fact that the measures being voted on are among the most popular in the For the People Act, with overwhelming support from both Democratic and Republican voters, we anticipate that Senate Republicans will once again block even debating them.
  • These votes will reinforce that Republicans will oppose any bill to protect the freedom to vote or to give people a voice in our democracy.
  • This is part of their strategy as they are attacking the right to vote and protecting dark money all across the country.

Redistricting Report Card Launched By RepresentUs, Princeton Gerrymandering Project

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

The Redistricting Report Card utilizes an algorithm that generates 1 million districting plans for each state. The tool compares maps against the full range of possibilities -- both good and bad -- and issues grades. The Redistricting Report Card grades maps on competitiveness, geography, and most robustly, partisan fairness. The tool will grade map proposals from legislatures, redistricting commissions, and even alternative maps produced by reform groups.

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  • FLORENCE, Mass., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RepresentUs, the leading nonpartisan anti-corruption organization, is partnering with the eminent Princeton Gerrymandering Project to produce the Redistricting Report Card , which uses a powerful and unique set of analytics to grade each state's newly-drawn maps during the redistricting process.
  • The Redistricting Report Card utilizes an algorithm that generates 1 million districting plans for each state.
  • The Redistricting Report Card grades maps on competitiveness, geography, and most robustly, partisan fairness.
  • "The Redistricting Report Card will catch gerrymanderers in the act -- and let the American people know why we need immediate reform."

KATY PERRY AND ORLANDO BLOOM DELIVER MESSAGE FROM FUTURE IN REPRESENTUS AD Transmissions from the Future

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Transmissions from the Future, an ad released by leading nonpartisan anti-corruption organization RepresentUs, urges passage of the sweeping voting rights bill, which will be considered by the Senate next week.

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  • Transmissions from the Future, an ad released by leading nonpartisan anti-corruption organization RepresentUs, urges passage of the sweeping voting rights bill, which will be considered by the Senate next week.
  • It must passor we risk all of the freedoms promised by American democracy," said actor Orlando Bloom.
  • I am proud to work with RepresentUs to bring attention to this bill at a time when the stakes have never been higher."
  • I urge you to call your Senator immediately and tell them to vote in favor of the For the People Act," said artist Katy Perry.

ACB Urges Congress to Amend H.R. 1 and S. 1, Securing Access to Accessible Voting

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

"The right to a private and independent vote stands as the cornerstone of our democracy," said ACB President Dan Spoone.

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  • "The right to a private and independent vote stands as the cornerstone of our democracy," said ACB President Dan Spoone.
  • "The innovation in secure electronic voting during the pandemic showed us that there are accessible solutions that allow every voice to be heard."
  • "Denying West Virginians with a visual impairment access to an accessible electronic ballot would deny us the opportunity to exercise our right to vote."
  • ACB urges Congress to amend the For The People Act with the common-sense provisions offered by the National Coalition for Accessible Voting in order to expand equal access to the polls for people with disabilities.

TODAY: ECU//LAV Action Fund President Tiffany Muller Testifies at Senate Hearing on For the People Act (S. 1)

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Washington, DC, March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Tiffany Muller , President of End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund, will testify at the Senate Rules Committee hearing on the For the People Act (S. 1/H.R.

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  • Washington, DC, March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Tiffany Muller , President of End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund, will testify at the Senate Rules Committee hearing on the For the People Act (S. 1/H.R.
  • In her testimony, available here , Tiffany Muller will say:The American people deserve to know who is trying to influence their vote and their representatives in government.
  • This all underscores the urgent need to pass the For the People Act - and to pass it quickly.
  • ECU // LAV Action Fund is leading the charge to pass the For the People Act (S. 1), a package of anti-corruption, voting and ethics reforms.

ECU // LAV and NDRC Launch Historic $30 Million Campaign to Pass For the People Act

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Monday, March 15, 2021

ECU // LAV Action Fund and NDRC are investing $30 million in television and digital advertising, major grassroots activation, including putting boots on the ground in key states, and grasstops education and outreach.

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  • ECU // LAV Action Fund and NDRC are investing $30 million in television and digital advertising, major grassroots activation, including putting boots on the ground in key states, and grasstops education and outreach.
  • The For the People Act is the antidote, and Americans across party lines want it passed into law,said ECU // LAV President Tiffany Muller.
  • Thats why were launching an historic nationwide campaign along with NDRC to mobilize millions of Americans to urge the Senate to make the For the People Act law.
  • We're partnering with ECU // LAV on this historic campaign to strengthen our democracy by fighting back against voter suppression and gerrymandering,said NDRC President Kelly Ward Burton.

Quaker Lobby Applauds House Passage of H.R.1, an Important Step Forward for U.S. Democracy

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Friday, March 8, 2019

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) praised todays House passage of the For The People Act (H.R.1).

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  • The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) praised todays House passage of the For The People Act (H.R.1).
  • The legislation is designed to improve election integrity by focusing on voting and election laws, campaign finance, and ethics.
  • We are hopeful the Senate will follow the Houses lead and take action on this issue which is foundational to our democracy.
  • It expands disclosure requirements for donations and campaign transparency while creating a multiple matching system for small campaign donations.