Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 2 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment addresses how representation in Congress is counted among the states. It also says that if a state denies or limits voting rights for eligible citizens, that state’s representation in Congress can be reduced. 🗳️⚖️ Why it matters: This section connects votin

🍲💙 What a great afternoon of community, food, learning, and action! Our June 13 Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting brought people together for a potluck, meaningful conversation, and an inspiring presentation from Emily Parzybok, Electoral Program Manager with the ACLU of Washington. Emily shared important insight on voting rights, Washington’s election history, and the work needed to protect free and fair elections. Our Elections Teams also led activities for members t

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 1 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment affirms citizenship for people born or naturalized in the United States. It also requires states to provide due process of law and equal protection under the law. ⚖️🛡️ Why it matters: This section is a cornerstone of civil rights in the United States. It he

🗺️ Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, usually after the census. Done fairly, it helps make sure communities receive equal representation. ⚖️ When district lines are manipulated, it can weaken the voting power of a community before an election even begins. 🗳️ Understanding how district lines are drawn matters because fair representation matters. 💬 Learn more from the ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/news/voting-rights/what-is-redistricting-and-w

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Amendment 13. What it means: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States, except as punishment for a crime after conviction. It also gives Congress the power to enforce this protection through law. ⚖️📜 Why it matters: This amendment represents one of the most important steps toward freedo

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Amendment 10. What it means:The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution, and not prohibited to the states, are reserved for the states or the people. It helps define the balance of power between the federal government, state governments, and the people. 📜⚖️ Why it matters:This amendment

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. ​ This week, we are looking at Amendment 9. What it means: The Ninth Amendment reminds us that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have. Just because a right is not specifically named does not mean it does not exist. 📜🛡️ ​ Why it matters: This amendment helps protect the idea that people have broader rights and freedoms beyond the

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. ​ This week, we are looking at Amendment 8. What it means: The Eighth Amendment protects people from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel or unusual punishment. It helps ensure that punishments are fair and not extreme. ⚖️🛡️ ​ Why it matters: This amendment helps protect human dignity and limits the government’s power when it comes to punishment and treatmen