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Action opportunity: Submit testimony online Senate Bill 210 seeks to make in-person voting on Election Day the standard method for conducting elections in Oregon. It would also limit vote-by-mail options, imposing stringent identification requirements. This Read more…
Action opportunity: Write to your Congressperson The week of March 31, the US House of Representatives is expected to consider the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act” (HR 22). According to Nonprofit Vote and other sources, the bill Read more…
Join us for our next Community Education program, “Immigration: National Policy and Humanitarian Impacts” on Wednesday, April 9, from 7 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. Learn about pivotal changes in immigration policies affecting Americans at Read more…
Spring 2025 Community Education Series: Immigration The theme for our spring Community Education series is Immigration. A polarizing and profound issue facing our nation, the series explores how changing policies around immigration are impacting our Read more…
We’ve updated our Directory of Elected Officials, with information from the results of the November 2025 General Election. Read it by clicking here. You’ll find information about how to contact all the elected representatives who serve people in Read more…
How do we love democracy? Let us count the ways. Did you know that Feb. 14 is:🥳 the League’s 105th birthday🦫 Oregon’s 166th birthday💝 Valentine’s Day Send one of these valentines to someone special, and Read more…