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Election Protection Program

The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote.

2020 Higginbotham Virtual Gala

Thank you to all who joined us for the live streamed 20th Anniversary A. Leon Higginbotham Award Event. It was a dynamic event, with honorees who are true champions of causes of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. If you were not able to join us live, you are still able to access and watch the event here.

The USPS is Under Attack

The United States Postal Service delivers much more than letters and packages- it’s how Americans receive their medication, file taxes, pay bills, vote, and much more. It is a way for low-income families or those who live in the most rural areas to send and receive the mail with ease. It is an institution that holds this nation together.

Election Protection

The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote. Election Protection provides Americans from coast to coast with comprehensive information and assistance at all stages of voting – from registration, to absentee and early voting, to casting a vote at the polls, to overcoming obstacles to their participation. Election Protection helps voters make sure their vote is counted through a number of resources, including: A suite of voter helplines, Voter Protection field programs across the country, and digital outreach tools. Throughout the election cycle we’re working tirelessly to protect the vote.

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The American Medical Association officially recognized racism as a public-health threat, saying it creates and entrenches health inequality. https://t.co/5UhEl7pmpf

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🚨Tomorrow at 2pm, don't miss "Defending Democracy: A 2020 Election Debrief. @KristenClarkeJD will be joined by @vanitaguptaCR & Ezra Rosenberg to discuss the outcome of the election and ensuring every vote is counted. #CountEveryVote

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Trump’s claims and the lawsuits are not, and have never really been about, changing vote totals. By fanning the spectre of voter fraud. They are sowing doubt about the foundation or our democracy.

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Blog, Press Releases & Newsclips

Congress Must Investigate Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Conduct

Nov 17, 2020 | Press Releases

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the co-chairs of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights’ Voting Rights Task Force, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and MALDEF, issued the following statement regarding...

Sen. Lindsey Graham on Mission to Obstruct the Election 

Nov 17, 2020 | Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) — Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (SC) reported pressuring of election officials in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona raises grave concerns about possible violations of ethical rules and federal election law. The following is a statement from Kristen Clarke,...