Governor JB Pritzker I signed legislation today to expand vote by mail and promote safe participation in the 2020 general election. In the face of a pandemic, massive economic upheaval, and renewed calls for racial justice, it’s more important than ever that Illinoisans can hold accountable a truly representative and transparent government – and that means ensuring all eligible residents can wield their right to vote in a way that doesn’t risk their personal health. Sending vote by mail applications to residents who have participated in recent elections will allow more people to exercise that right from the safety of [...]

League of Women Voters of Illinois Today the Supreme Court ruled that federal employment discrimination laws protect #LGBTQ employees. No employer’s personal beliefs can be used to discriminate against their employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Happy #PrideMonth! More info @ https://ift.tt/2NcotRX Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V June 15, 2020 at 12:34PM

Ari Berman on Twitter “Georgia closed 214 polling places after Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act There were 80 fewer polling places for June primary in metro Atlanta, where majority of black voters live Mitch McConnell is blocking legislation passed by House Dems to restore the VRA” More info @ https://twitter.com/AriBerman/status/1270463218377506816?s=20 Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V June 10, 2020 at 03:02PM