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LWVUS Thank Election Heroes Planning - 6 PM MT
League members are invited to a LWVUS "Thank Election Heroes Day of Action" planning meeting online.
We know that elections are the backbone of our democracy and election workers are essential workers - like nurses, grocery store workers, letter carriers, firefighters. Without them (and you!), our democracy would not function. During the deadly pandemic, election workers put their lives on the line to do their jobs, allowing us to cast our votes safely and securely. Then they worked overtime to count every vote so that our voices could be heard. Despite all of this, in some places they are facing extreme pressure. We know elections workers are under attack in many places and as recently as this week, a member of the Houston League in Texas who serves as an elections official was forced to resign. Read LWV of Houston’s statement about it here. April 12 is our opportunity to shine a light on the work they do and thank them. Taking action can look a number of ways and in whatever ways make most sense for each locality.
During the movement call, we will hear from activists and elections officials to hear about this important work and discuss how you can help support elections officials (or help hold them accountable) in your locality on April 12. I know many of you serve as elections workers, and this is a day to also support and celebrate the work you do.
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