Our League in Action!
The League takes action on an issue or advocates for a cause when there is an existing League position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause. Examples include:
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Publishing recommendations on a ballot measure,
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Advocating for or against legislative action by a government agency,
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Providing comment on policies and procedures that impact transparency, public engagement and/or the principles of democracy.
The League never takes action or advocates on behalf of a candidate or political party.
Action & Advocacy activities include:
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Writing advocacy letters to decision-makers
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Organizing public education events
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Making direct contact with elected officials (i.e. email, phone, individual letters, etc.) by the Board on behalf of the League and/or by individual members prompted by “Time for Action” alerts
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Issuing public statements via media, website, social media, etc.
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Conducting a study in preparation for taking or updating a League position.
Priorities for Action/Advocacy
The League set these priorities for the year at the annual meeting in June 2020:
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Making democracy work (voter protection and mobilization, election reform, money in politics, redistricting, safety of mail-in ballots)
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Overcoming systemic racism/social injustice