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Not the Time to Appoint a Supreme Court Justice
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The League of Women Voters of the US took a clear stance on the timing of the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice to the vacancy left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In essence, not right now.
The priority of the Senate should be on protecting the safety of the upcoming elections and providing relief for the millions of Americans who are struggling because of the global pandemic. "Supreme Court justices serve for life and make decisions that impact every American. They require a thorough vetting process that is transparent to the American people. Such a process would be undermined if rushed through. Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court.” See the entire statement. |
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Fair Income Tax Proposal — What's at Stake?
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If you missed our program on the Fair Income Tax, you can watch the replay.
Note that the there is no video during the introduction due to technical difficulties. |
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The fight for the Fair Tax Amendment is shaping up to be a nail-biter.
We need your help NOW. Voting begins in less than 3 months and League members throughout the state are hard at work urging people to Vote YES for the Fair Tax amendment at the end of the ballot. |
There are several actions which League members can take RIGHT NOW:
Thank you for your courageous efforts to make change happen, to rebuild a stronger, fairer, and better Illinois. |
New study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
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The LWVIL’s support for the amendment, known as the “Fair Tax,” is bolstered by a new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
According to the study, the Illinois flat tax has provided “a tax subsidy for the wealthiest Illinoisans that compounds income inequality and racial wealth gaps." Illinois’ flat tax system has effectively sapped $4 billion more from taxpayers with taxable incomes below $250,000 while also allowing the state’s highest income households to pay $27 billion less in taxes over the past 20 years. The proposed graduated income tax would raise taxes on the only segment of society that has seen an increase in income in recent decades—those earning more than $250,000. The remaining 97% of taxpayers would see either a tax cut or no change in their taxes. How will the fair tax affect you? Use this calculator to find out. |
The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability released a report Sept. 1 analyzing out-migration from the state and reported "Illinois does not have an unusually high out-migration rate. While it’s of course worth trying to keep people from leaving the state, Illinois is better off focusing on what draws people to a new place: quality education, job opportunity, and housing prices.”
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Request a Vote By Mail Ballot
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Live in Peoria County? You can request your mail-in ballot online through your election authority: Peoria Election Commission
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Live in Tazwell County? You can request your mail-in ballot online through your election authority: Tazewell County Clerk
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As a League member you can encourage your community to help protect everyone’s health this election season and VOTE BY MAIL! Here are five quick facts to share with family, friends, neighbors:
Don't forget to also follow LWVIL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, where you can share LWVIL Vote By Mail posts via social media. |
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ELECTION 2020: What Do I Need To Know?
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Have questions or concerns about voting by mail?
Here are a few articles from the local media covering the League's event "Election 2020: What Do I Need to Know?" where guests, Thomas Bride, Executive Director of the Peoria County Board of Elections, and John C. Ackerman, Tazewell County Clerk answered questions concerning the November 2020 Election and the mail-in ballot process and related security. |
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Ways to Get Involved
Volunteer on a Committe
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Join a Program Study
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Attend an Event
From monthly meetings to candidate forums, we have a full range of events to fit all the different interests. Come to one or all of them!
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Be an Observer
Observers play a key role in the League of Women Voters' mission by attending local government meetings and providing reports to keep all the League members informed.
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Provide Voter Services
The League provides many voter services and could use your help! Services include voter registration drives, mock elections at high schools, candidate forums, and more.
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Contact Your Elected Officals
We've compiled a list of elected officials at the national, Illinois, and local Tri-County levels along with helpful voter resources.
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Upcoming Events
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Members of the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria automatically belong to LWV of Illinois and the national LWV organization too. In fact, 100% of the regular dues ($62) goes to the LWVIL and LWVUS. The only way our local chapter raises money to pay for operating expenses is through the Defenders of Democracy memberships, fundraisers, and donations.
Issues We Are Guided By
LWV National Issues
The LWVUS has four main issues guiding the activity of all local leagues:
Impact on the Issues (2018-2020) is the League's official guide to their public policy positions. It includes the official statements of position for each program area. The LWVUS public policy positions “in brief” reflect the program adopted by the 2016 Convention of the League of Women Voters of the United States. |
LWV Illinois Issues
LWVIL has positions on many issues of political activity in these four areas:
Issues are defined where activity is anticipated at the state legislative level—issues where we have strong member interest and an opportunity for the League to make an impact. The work of local Leagues is guided by these positions. The details of LWVIL's current positions can be found in Where We Stand 2017-2019 |
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