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Defend voting rights across the U.S.

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 would require proof of citizenship for registering to vote in any and all federal elections (which existing law already requires).  A comparable bill passed the House last year. Please see the LWVUS’s opposition to HR 22 here. The bill would require all voters to provide, in person, to an election official, documentary proof of citizenship – a passport or birth certificate – any time the voter registers or updates Read more

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

Defend Vote-by-mail in Oregon

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 move would undermine the accessibility and inclusivity that have been the hallmarks of Oregon’s electoral system for decades. Oregon has been a leader in implementing a universal vote-by-mail system, which has significantly increased voter participation and streamlined the electoral process.  LWVPDX has supported vote-by-mail since its inception. Many members spent hours circulating initiative petitions to put it on the ballot in the late 1990s. Please Read more

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

March 2025 Civic Education Panel: Policing Immigration

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 community and our wider world.  Our March panel started locally, with a focus on enforcement issues. Our April panel will explore national policies and humanitarian concerns.  Watch the recorded video or listen to the discussion as a podcast: About our speakers Assistant Chief Amanda McMillan Amanda McMillan was appointed as Assistant Chief of the Investigations Branch on May 9, 2024. Prior to that, she had Read more

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

2025-2027 New Directory of Elected Officials

We’ve updated our Directory of Elected Officials, with information from the results of the May 2025 Special Election. Read it by clicking here. You’ll find information about how to contact all the elected representatives who serve people in our area. There are websites, emails, or phone numbers for everyone from President Trump to the directors of the Fire Districts. When you have a concern about government, you can use this contact info to ask questions or express your opinion. The Directory also has information about political parties and voter registration. Finally, if you need more details about area governments, check out the Contact Elected Read more

By Office Manager, ago