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LWVMN Statement in Defense of Democracy
Letter Sent to Minnesota Legislative Leaders
Letter Sent to Minnesota Legislative Leaders
From the LWV Minnesota:
[On Friday, January 15, 2021], "the LWVMN State Board met and approved THIS LETTER to be sent to the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate leadership in both parties. We are especially concerned about the growing evidence of possible violence being directed at elected and government officials prior to inauguration, and about the ongoing use of the baseless claims of voter fraud as a reason for this insurrection behavior. We are specifically calling on our Legislative Leaders to:
[On Friday, January 15, 2021], "the LWVMN State Board met and approved THIS LETTER to be sent to the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate leadership in both parties. We are especially concerned about the growing evidence of possible violence being directed at elected and government officials prior to inauguration, and about the ongoing use of the baseless claims of voter fraud as a reason for this insurrection behavior. We are specifically calling on our Legislative Leaders to:
- Require that all Minnesota State Representatives and Senators tell the truth about the settled 2020 elections as a duty to fulfill their oath to the United States and Minnesota constitutions;
- Require certain legislators who have incited lies and violence to issue a public message immediately disavowing the falsehoods about a “stolen election,” apologizing for the use of those lies for political purposes, and accepting of the 2020 election validity and integrity, and a clear message that harassment and calls for violence toward our public officials will not be tolerated; and
- Seek consequences and accountability of those legislators who have continued to violate their oath of office by spreading lies about the election through formal censure, the revocation of committee assignments, and even expulsion if needed, should their behavior of spreading lies and misinformation continue.
For further information and explanation of the need for and ability of the LWVMN to issue a forceful letter like this one, go to THIS PAGE where LWVMN answers FAQ about this particular position and the support of LWVUS in issuing the letter.
People Powered Fair Maps:
LWV Initiative to End Gerrymandering
LWV Initiative to End Gerrymandering
The LWV position: "Gerrymandering, or the practice of drawing district lines to protect the interest of political parties or politicians, undermines the redistricting process and suppresses the voice of voters. Politicians should not choose their voters—voters must be free to choose who they want to represent them. June 2020 will mark one year since the Supreme Court declined to set a standard to rein in partisan gerrymandering. This ruling played a major role in the launch of our campaign for People Powered Fair Maps™...."
Redistricting and the Census
From the Brennan Center for Justice
"Every 10 years, all U.S. states redraw their legislative and congressional districts in order to comply with the constitutional mandate that districts are equally populated. States redraw these districts using block level data from the decennial census conducted in years ending in zero."
"Every 10 years, all U.S. states redraw their legislative and congressional districts in order to comply with the constitutional mandate that districts are equally populated. States redraw these districts using block level data from the decennial census conducted in years ending in zero."
For an idea of what the redistricting time line following the 2020 Census looks like in Minnesota, access Congressional and Legislative Redistricting 2020: Timeline Scenarios created by MN House Research Department:
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League of Women Voters Minnesota
When you join the LWVSLP, you automatically become a member of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. This state site is a great resource for information on issues, positions, and voter information.
League of Women Voters United States
When you joint the LWVSLP, you automatically become a member of the League of Women Voters United States. The US site has a lot of information on different issues, positions, Action Alerts and other lobbying efforts.
