John,
Today, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the For the People Act. This is not just any piece of legislation. This legislation will ensure our freedom to vote and set the course of our democracy for decades to come.
Together, we must fight to protect and strengthen our voting rights, curtail the influence of big money in politics, and stop active efforts to suppress our right to vote.
We have to make sure every single U.S. Senator hears us loudly and clearly.
John, can you take 2 minutes to call your Senators today and urge them to pass S.1, the For the People Act?
Call your Senators now at: (202) 224-3121
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Hello, my name is ______________, I live in [city/town] and I’m one of the senator's constituents.
I am calling about the critical legislation that will be voted upon in the U.S. Senate today. The For the People Act is a bill that 8 out of 10 Americans support.
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Whatever our race, background or zip code, we must have equal opportunity to participate in our democracy.
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The For the People Act will protect the freedom to vote by creating national standards for voter accessibility, ending dark money to prevent billionaires from buying elections and guarantee that congressional districts are drawn to give fair representation for all.
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By ensuring we all have a voice in our democracy, we’ll be able to address the issues affecting people’s lives, like health care and prescription drug costs and making the economy work for everyone.
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We must fight back against the anti-voter laws that have been passed in several states. These anti-democratic state laws attack our right to vote.
Please pass my thoughts along to the Senator and ask them to vote for the For The People Act. Thank you.
We face a turning point in our nation. This is where we decide if we will move forward together to protect our right to vote and ensure that we all have a say in the key decisions that impact us—or whether we will allow a minority of politicians to take away our rights.
Thank you for all you do to strengthen our democracy, demand accountability from our political leaders and fight for our shared priorities.
Deborah Weinstein Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs
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