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Myths About Single-State Veto (Achilles’ Heel)

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 3d

A single state CANNOT obstruct the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc5d...

Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 4d

Unite and Rise 8.5 is a national movement to activate 8.5 million people in defense of our democracy, our rights, & our future through multiple approaches. Democracy Resilience: Build lasting infrastructure to protect democratic values & institutions for the long haul.

www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

Second "No Kings Day" protests the largest single-day political protest ever*, with 5.2-8.2 million participants

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 4d

We're proud the League of Women Voters was a national partner on yesterday's historic #NoKings protest!

Thanks to LWV of the US @lwvus.bsky.social, LWV of California @lwvc.bsky.social, and the other 700+ local Leagues around the country for showing up to say the power belongs with the people ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏽✊🏿

Jennifer N. Victor @jenvictor.bsky.social · 4d

“Largest single-day protest in American history.” Roughly 2% of the population rose up to demand the restoration of democracy. So powerful.
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Here are the initial results from our crowdsourced crowd-counting estimates

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lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 6d

Faithless Electors are not a problem in American presidential elections.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUIb...

Myths About Faithless Electors

Myths About Interstate Compacts

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

Congressional approval is NOT needed for states to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fPQ...

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

Unite and Rise 8.5 Holding Power Accountable t is focusing on encouraging everyday democracy actions. Over 700 local leagues hold numerous voter information/registration events each election cycle. We want every eligible voter to be able to vote in every election.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

Myths About Post Election Rule Changes

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

Post-election changes in participating the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact are not allowed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Vd...

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

Unite and Rise 8.5 will activate 8.5 million people to defend democracy, our rights, & our future. Civic Education & Engagement: Launch public awareness campaigns, expand voter registration& turnout efforts, educational forums, connect policy to real-life impact, & equip people with tools to act.

Myths About Big States and Big Counties

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

Big states and big counites cannot control the popular vote for president.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfm6...

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

As part of Unite and Rise 8.5 Holding Power Accountable the LWV is focusing on encouraging everyday democracy actions. Democracy is strongest when we rise together. Join us, and let’s make history—8.5 million voices strong.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

A constitutional amendment is NOT needed to enact the National Popular Voter Interstate Compact. States have the exclusive and plenary power of deciding how they appoint electors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubIe....

Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 10d

Unite & Rise 8.5 will activate 8.5 million people to defend democracy. Public Mobilization & Coalition Building:Turn out millions for quick activations, longer-planned activist campaigns, uplift local voices, partner with grassroots, national, & international organizations.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 15d

A constitutional amendment is NOT needed to enact the National Popular Voter Interstate Compact. States have the exclusive and plenary power of deciding how they appoint electors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubIe....

Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 15d

As part of Unite and Rise 8.5 Holding Power Accountable the LWV is focusing on encouraging everyday democracy actions. Democracy is strongest when we rise together. Join us, and let’s make history—8.5 million voices strong.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

Myths About Big States and Big Counties

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 15d

Big states and big counites cannot control the popular vote for president.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfm6...

Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 15d

Unite and Rise 8.5 includes Civic Education & Engagement: Launch public awareness campaigns, expand voter registration and turnout, host educational forums, connect policy to real-life impact, equip people with tools to act.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 22d

Unite and Rise 8.5 is a national movement to activate 8.5 million people in defense of our democracy, our rights, and our future through multiple approaches. One is Public Mobilization & Coalition Building.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 23d

Our current system of state-by-state elections and Winner-Take-All assignment of electors makes it easy to identify states for challenges. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact will fix this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dde....

Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 25d

For the LWV being strictly nonpartisan does not mean staying silent. When democracy itself is under threat, when voter access is restricted, or when misinformation spreads, we have a responsibility to speak out — clearly and forcefully.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 25d

Our current Electoral College system does not advantage small states; none are battleground states. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact will make every state relevant in every presidential election.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWGW....

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 27d

Our current Electoral College system does not advantage small states; none are battleground states. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact will make every state relevant in every presidential election.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWGW....

Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters

lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · 29d

Unite and Rise 8.5 is a movement to activate 8.5 million voters in defense of our democracy, our rights, & our future. We will challenge unconstitutional actions through litigation, advocate for electoral integrity reforms at state & federal levels, fight voter suppression, & protect due process.

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

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lwvab.bsky.social @lwvab.bsky.social · Sep 22

Big cities cannot control the outcome of presidential elections.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gbw...

Myths About Big Cities