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Date: 8/10/2025
Subject: The Weekly VOTER for August 11, 2025 - LWV of the Austin Area
From: League of Women Voters of the Austin Area

August 11, 2025

COME FOR THE DRINKS, STAY FOR THE PEOPLE.

Meet other defenders of democracy!

No panel. No program. No agenda. Just community. On August 14, grab a drink and a snack and maybe meet a new friend at LWVAA's 2025 summer mixer! Registration isn't required, but your RSVP will help us plan. The mixer is open to everyone, so bring friends, family, and neighbors!

Don't forget to follow and share our posts on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.

Welcome to the LWV of the Austin Area's Weekly VOTER

The Weekly VOTER is here to make sure you stay in the know about opportunities for you to empower voters and defend democracy in your community.

Provide feedback on Austin's Budget

From The Austin Common:

Learn About the Voting Rights Act & Take Action to Defend It!

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) is the most transformative civil rights legislation in American history, marking a turning point in dismantling racially discriminatory Jim Crow era laws and ensuring meaningful access to the ballot, particularly in the Deep South. Why was the VRA needed?

Tell Congress: Restore the VRA!

Keep Up With Redistricting & the Special Session

Read LWVUS news releases: TX Voters to State Supreme Court: Governor Abbott's Attempt to Silence Voters... and LWV Statement on Mid-Cycle Redistricting
Review Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats and keep up with all the redistricting news from The Texas Tribune.
Learn about the impact of Parenting while protecting democracy: The moms to fled the Texas legislature by Amanda Becker with The 19th News.
Encourage your state representatives to oppose this bill. The "Take Action" page on the LWV Texas website makes it easy!

Looking for an Event to Support Democracy This Week?

The LWVAA calendar is here to help!

August 13: Zoom in for ACLU Texas' School Board 101
August 15: Volunteer to register voters at the UT Masters School of Social Work. Sign up here.
August 15: Celebrate Social Security's 90th birthday at the Capitol gates. (The word is that there will be cake.) RSVP here.
August 15: Volunteer to register voters at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar. Sign up here.
August 19: Watch The Brennan Center's panel on The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act

Find More Democracy Events and Volunteer Opportunities

LWV Texas Actions

Take Action

LWVUS News

Be inspired. Read how Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States, wants Americans to be a flood of democracy against the fire of authoritarianism.
Test your media literacy with LWVUS.
Learn about an share the Louisiana v. Callais redistricting case on Instagram.

Take Unite and Rise Actions from LWVUS

Hold Congress accountable for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).
Read and share the LWVUS blog post discussing the OBBB and its effects on health coverage, reproductive healthcare, education, and more.
Get involved! There are many ways to have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers. Take action on League priorities today!

LWVUS Newsroom LWVUS Blog Take Action With LWV

Empower Voters and Support Democracy at Your Events!

Is an organization or business you know hosting a concert, picnic, panel, or party? Help your community get vote-ready! Request a nonpartisan LWVAA voter registration table. Email tablingrequest@lwvaustin.org.
Contact LWVAA co-president Debbi Voss to ask the League to co-host or to provide a speaker for an event.
We show up anywhere people gather with clipboards, answers, and nonpartisan energy.

Mark Your Calendar!

Highlighted League & Community Events

Aug 20: Understanding the 3 Branches of Government hosted by LWVUS (online)
Aug 21: How the Executive Order on Elections Could Affect How Texans Vote hosted by LWV Texas, LWV of Collin County, and the Texas Civil Rights Project (online)
Aug 28: Promoting Inclusive Civic Education hosted by LWV Texas (online)
Aug 29: Charting the Future of Texas Public Media hosted by The Texas Tribune (in person & online)
Sept 14: Save the date for our 2025 Fall Kickoff - Your Vote: Use It or Lose It. Trust, turnout, and truth are on the line. Details to come!

Find More Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Read about Jimmy's life here. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, August 11, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Honor Jimmy Somma by becoming a Volunteer Deputy Registrar or by finding a volunteer opportunity on our event calendar.

Give to Support the League of Women Voters Austin Area!

The League shall not support or oppose any political party or candidates. It may take action on governmental measures and policies in the public interest after significant study and consensus is reached.

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