Voting rights advocates are organizing against new #votersuppression bill. #LWVAL is among them. Call your AL representative to oppose HB209! alreporter.com/2023/04/18/vot… #alpolitics #LWV

Bill would criminalize assistance for absentee voting wsfa.com/2023/04/20/bil…

Happy Earth Day 2023! Be good to the Earth. It's our only one. A few tips... * Turn off lights * Support local farmers * Plant a tree * Shorten your shower * Reduce plastic use * Recycle and reuse * Use public transit * Eat less meat #earthday #climatechange #LWVGB #LWV

Join us for "Lessons of Resilience & Practicing Hope in the Face of the #ClimateCrisis (and other injustices)" via Zoom, May 1 at 6:30PM. Abigail Franks, Programs & Policy Manager of SE Climate & Energy Network, presenting. Register bit.ly/3zWN8ly #climatechange #alpolitics #LWVAL #LW

May 2, 1963, the #ChildrensMarch began in #BirminghamAL. More than 1,000 Black school children marched to demand #desegregation and equal treatment under the law. They were hosed and arrested. We recommend PBS's "Shuttlesworth" to learn more. pbs.org/video/shuttles… #civilrights

URGENT! Call your state Representative NOW to urge vote NO ON #HB209. Coming up for vote Thurs., May 4. House convenes at 8:30 AM. Bill would criminalize giving #absenteevoting assistance. Learn more at lwval.org #votersuppression #alpolitics #LWV #LWVAL #Alabama

We remember the many thousands who made the ultimate #sacrifice so that we can voice our opinions, read books of our choice, assemble, march, and #VOTE in free, fair, accessible elections without suppression. Keep their flame bright. #alpolitics #MemorialDay #military #LWVGB #LWV

Come to Democracy Now or Never Festival, this Sat, 4-9PM, Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce St, Montgomery, AL 36104! Rally, Punk Rock stage, Hip Hop stage, Drum Talk Drum Walk, DJ playing for all ages. Free. Festival Schedule @ bit.ly/DN2FestSchedule, RSVP @ bit.ly/DN2Fest

Voters of color across the country continue to face intense efforts to stifle their voices and exclude them from participating in our democracy. This is the devastating legacy of Shelby County v. Holder 10 years later.

10 years after the #ShelbyCountyDecision, we are reminded why elections remain so essential and why protecting access to the ballot is even more critical now. Congress must act to protect the freedom to vote.

Tell Congress that they MUST protect the vote 🗳️ ⤵️ bit.ly/43XmQgA

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Live "over the mountain"? Special election July 18 for #JeffCo Alabama County Commission District 5. Register or update by July 3! Probably too late to mail a form but reg. or update online at sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/… #BeVoteReady #EveryVoteCounts #JeffCo5 #alpolitics #LWVGB #LWV

Live "over the mountain"? Special election July 18 for #JeffCo Alabama County Commission District 5. Register or update by TODAY July 3 at sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/…… #BeVoteReady #EveryVoteCounts #JeffCo5 #alpolitics #LWVGB #LWV

As we celebrate our nation's birthday today – we are reminded that our democracy is a work in progress.

We celebrate the birth of our nation today and honor the men and women who have kept it strong for 247 years. Let us continue the work to bring justice and equity for all Americans. #justice #equity #freedom #July4th #alpolitics #LWVGB #LWV

Mark your calendars for three public meetings starting at the end of this month. We need citizen input from those in unincorporated JeffCo to develop a new Comprehensive Plan.

Next Tuesday is the special election for Commission District 5. Jeff O. Wise has withdrawn so the two remaining qualified candidates are Mike Bolin and David Silverstein. You can read the official notice from the Probate Office here: ow.ly/irLK50Pc0gN

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Alabama Party Primary Elections will be held MARCH 5, 2024. Are you #registeredtovote? Is your registration information up to date? Do you need to vote absentee? Go to VOTE411.ORG and get ready to rock your #vote on March 5th! #vote411 #votingmattes #LWVAL #LWV