(1/10) Want to restore the vote for Nebraskans with a felony conviction? Here's how. THREAD.
http://aclunebraska.org/restorethevote
#votingrights #restorethevote
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(2/10) The Gov't Affairs Committee is step 1. Hearing for LB1027, introduced by Sen. Justine Wayne, on Feb. 22. This bill which would eliminate the current two-year waiting period. Call 1-308-225-5005 to talk to the committee.
#neleg#letpeoplevotepic.twitter.com/T1sBWdyeZJ
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(3/10) Next, tell your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors why #votingrights matter to you. Share the phone number (1-308-225-5005), this thread, or write a letter to your local paper. More info and tips:http://aclunebraska.org/restorethevote
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(4/10) If you are in
#LNK you can join our@peoplepower phonebank for#votingrights on Monday, Feb 19 at 5:30 PM CT. We'll be calling our neighbors & asking them to contact the#neleg. Details & RSVP: http://go.peoplepower.org/event/action/12556 …Show this thread -
(5/10) In 2017 a majority of the
#neleg supported ending the wait - 32 of 49 senators. This idea enjoyed support from a wide-array of organizations and political perspectives. Why?Show this thread -
(6/10) A 2016 survey found nearly half of county election officials were providing incorrect info about the current waiting period. LB1027 is about efficiency.
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(7/10) Participating in your community reduces recidivism. If you have no say in your community, how can you be asked to meaningfully contribute? LB1027 is about public safety.
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(8/10) Our criminal justice system disproportionately impacts Black, Latino, Native American and low-income Nebraskans. LB 1027 is about fairness.
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(9/10) The bill in 2017 was vetoed by Governor Ricketts and the
#neleg needed more votes to override. In other words: we need to turn up the volume in support of#votingrights.Show this thread -
(10/10) Efficiency. Public Safety. Fairness. That's what we want when we talk about ending the wait. That's why you need to call lawmakers about LB 1027: 1-308-225-5005. http://aclunebraska.org/restorethevote
#restorethevote#letpeoplevote.pic.twitter.com/ra9EnjH8I8
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