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New Jersey League of Conservation Voters celebrated the passage of the John R.
Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (A1715) through the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
This landmark legislation aims to safeguard the right to vote for all New Jerseyans and establish the state as a national leader in the fight to protect democracy.
The bill's advancement comes at a critical moment as the state faces unprecedented attempts by the federal government to suppress the vote and weaken democratic institutions.
By establishing a state-level preclearance program to stop discriminatory policies before they take effect and expanding language assistance, the legislation would ensure that the voices of the diverse communities cannot be silenced.
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The Independent Center, a nonprofit that engages with independent voters, is building out an AI-powered tool.It says the tool can help independent candidates identify potential voters, home in on...more
Cal Poly has been awarded up to $20 million over three years from California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.The award ensures that hundreds of students in the College Corps program, now in its...more
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters celebrated the passage of the John R.Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (A1715) through the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.This landmark...more
R Street Testimony in Support of VA SB 176, Expanding Ranked-Choice Voting - R Street Institute.Report: Some people worry that implementing a new system will confuse voters.Research suggests that...more
April is Jazz Appreciation Month at WEMU.April is Black History Month at the station.Donate to the station by donating a vehicle or becoming a volunteer.Sign up for the station's newsletter and...more
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