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“This Article—the first scholarly rejoinder to the Trump Administration’s use of history in the citizenship question cases—demonstrates that the Administration’s historical account is flawed in at least two significant respects. First, the census has never asked for the citizenship status of everyone in the country. Secretary Ross’s proposal is therefore historically unprecedented.”

A Critical History of the U.S. Census & Citizenship Questions The Trump Administration is relying on history to defend the 2020 Census citizenship question. New Brennan Center research shows this historical narrative is wrong. More info @ https://ift.tt/39XpWFw Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V January 09, 2020 at 02:50PM

By LWVelginarea|2020-01-09T14:54:43-06:00January 9th, 2020|

Soon we’ll be sharing the dates for our 4 upcoming Candidate Forums! If you’ve never been to one, it’s a great chance to learn about those running for local offices. The candidates will have a few moments to introduce themselves, and then we’ll get to questions from the audience. Follow our page to be informed about the upcoming forums! ?? https://youtu.be/lrk4oY7UxpQ

Introduction: Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics In which Craig Benzine introduces a brand new Crash Course about U.S. Government and Politics! This course will provide you with an overview of how the gover... More info @ https://youtu.be/lrk4oY7UxpQ Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V January 09, 2020 at 12:38PM

By LWVelginarea|2020-01-09T12:54:46-06:00January 9th, 2020|

“If successful, the #ERA would become the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution and provide a broad guarantee of equal rights under the law regardless of sex, potentially strengthening anti-bias protections for women. Opponents—including a handful of state attorneys general who recently sued to block the ERA—argue the amendment is unnecessary”

ERA YES Wow! This is exciting!! #ThankYouSoMuch Equal Means Equal More info @ https://ift.tt/2N6WpPX Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V January 08, 2020 at 09:50AM

By LWVelginarea|2020-01-08T09:54:21-06:00January 8th, 2020|

A person is more likely to be struck by lightning than to commit in-person voter fraud. But to hear some politicians tell it, it’s supposedly a common occurrence. Here are some of their worst offenses: https://t.co/G5FUyp5yH6

Here We Go Again: Politicians Using the False Specter of Voter Fraud The race for Kentucky governor ended with baseless charges of voting “irregularities.” It’s just the latest in a destructive pattern. More info @ https://t.co/G5FUyp5yH6 Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V December 26, 2019 at 03:53PM

By LWVelginarea|2019-12-26T16:23:58-06:00December 26th, 2019|