For Democracy to work, we must vote!

As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence on this July 4th, we celebrate the greatness of our country. It is also a time reflect on the status of democracy in our country by looking back to the message shared by our league leadership last 4th of July, the same messaging also holds true today.

"It is not an overstatement to say that we are in a constitutional crisis. While celebrating July 4 is part of our culture and tradition, we are in a new age, requiring us to not only pay attention but find ways to fight back — now.

The signs are unmistakable. We've witnessed an administration that defies federal court orders, amplifies voter fraud disinformation while restricting ballot access, allows innocent people to be snatched off the streets in broad daylight without any due process, and uses government power to silence dissent. Courts have rolled back voting protections and civil rights while operating with no accountability to the public they serve.

This isn't temporary turbulence that we can white-knuckle our way through. This is methodical erosion of our democratic values and policies. And there has been little resistance on either side of the aisle in Congress. And quite frankly, the more we stand by just watching, the more we hand over our democracy day by day...

This Independence Day, instead of celebrating our way of life and taking on the mantra “All is well,” let's be honest with ourselves about what is happening, and commit to saving our democracy. Join a local League chapter. Register voters. Attend town halls. Run for office. Dispel mis- and disinformation. Show up at a demonstration or protest. Participate in economic boycotts.”

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