Unite and Rise 8.5

When the following occurs, the constitution is deemed at the highest risk and full-scale action to preserve and protect democratic institutions and civil society is warranted:

〰️ the executive, the legislative, or judiciary branches cannot or will not adequately protect the US Constitution,

〰️ there are explicit attempts to dismantle a functional democracy within any of the three branches, or

〰️ any level of federal government takes action to destroy democratic institutions in a manner that intentionally or purposefully jeopardizes the US Constitution.

The number 8.5 million is the estimated number of voters it would take to bring about change through nonviolent protest.

According to the University of Florida, approximately 245 million Americans were eligible to vote in the 2024 general election. If 3.5% of these eligible voters — 8,575,000 people — engage in nonviolent protests, we will bring about meaningful change. 

• Take action by voting and volunteering to ensure our freedom to vote is protected.

• Mobilize in nonviolent efforts to hold government accountable.

• Stay informed about the policies and decisions that affect us all, combat disinformation, and amplify the voices and stories of those most impacted.

• Sign the commitment letter here.

• Tell Congress to guarantee the right to vote - click here

• Hold congress accountable for the One Big Beautiful Bill - click here
  
  Tell Your senators to oppose the SAVE Act - click here 

• See our letter to the editor on midcycle redistricting LTE - Fair Maps and contact Governor Newsom to oppose his plan.

• For more information and more ideas on what you can do see Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters