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LWV US — Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy

Our Country Is in a Constitutional Crisis.
It’s Time to Take Our Democracy Back

A woman raises her fist in a crowd under text about a constitutional crisis and a call to action from Women Defend Democracy and LWV for civic engagement.

 

May 13, 2025 from LWV of US Rise & Resist by Lily McGhee

On April 17, LWV CEO Celina Stewart and President Dianna Wynn released the following statement:

“It has now been 87 days since the start of the Trump administration. From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home, one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis. 

“We the people must fight back. That is why the League of Women Voters is launching a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5.”

Through Unite and Rise 8.5, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy. Read on to learn more about the campaign and how to get involved.

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