You and the rest of the Stand Up America community in Oregon sent hundreds and hundreds of emails to your state legislators, urging them to protect everyone’s freedom to vote and enfranchise all eligible Oregonians.
We don’t know the exact shape this fight will take over the next few weeks and months, but this is what we know for sure: Very soon, senators will be forced to take a stand publicly on expanding and protecting voting rights.
Singer John Legend explains how “the only way we can move forward in this country is by working together. We must use our voices to ensure our leaders in government represent and serve the best interests of everyone in this country.“
Outdated, racist voter suppression laws should no longer have a place in Oregon. If we want a government that works for all of us, the first step is to make sure we are all guaranteed a say in who represents us.
Passing the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act are the first steps towards protecting our democracy and our freedom to vote. We answer your questions about just what our strategy is to get these two bills passed.
Democracy plays out in the halls of state legislatures every single day -- and it’s where some of the toughest battles over our voting rights are being fought.
D.C. statehood officially passed in the House. As the fight moves to the Senate, tell your community why D.C. statehood is so important -- for Washingtonians and for our entire country. Watch our new video made in partnership with 51 for 51, then share it with your friends and family on social media.
Every day, we’re fighting to build a more representative democracy. Stay up to date with the latest in Stand Up America’s news, wins, and actions.