Take Action: Join the League of Women Voters’ Unite and Rise for Voting Rights on August 8!

By Teri Reitan, Alliance for Sustainability Co-Executive Director

The League is hosting a nationwide all-day civic action event to celebrate the anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Participate in one of hundreds of activations that will be occurring across the country to help increase voter education, engagement and turnout with emphasis on community partnerships and young voters.

For those not able to attend in person, there will be a Virtual Pep Rally online.

Additional ways to Take Action include:

• Sending a letter to your representatives
• Check whether you’re registered to vote
• Tell others about the Unite and Rise Voting Rights movement
• Social Media Toolkit