Links from partners shared at the Coffee Party USA Facebook page during February 2020

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ACLU

ACLU Comment on U.S. Response to Coronavirus

(Shared to showcase a response about the intersection of public safety and civil rights.)

ACLU Statement on Senate Impeachment Vote

(Shared to show what could happen when public accountability is not valued.)

ACLU Statement on D.C. Statehood Markup

(Shared to show a partner supporting expanded public participation in our democracy.)

ACLU to Challenge New Border Wall Funds Transfer

(A collaboration between two of our partners to enforce public accountability.)

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Law That Undermines Voting Rights Restoration

(A victory by one of our partners in enforcing election law reform.)

Ballotpedia

Presidential election in New Hampshire, 2020

(Shared as a topical example of continuous learning for an informed citizenry.)

Democratic presidential primary debate (February 19, 2020)
(Shared to promote an informed citizenry.)

Democratic presidential primary debate (February 25, 2020)

(Shared to promote an informed citizenry.)

Better Angels

Healing a Divided Nation Begins Face to Face

(Shared to show a partner putting transpartisanship into action.)

League of Conservation Voters

LCV Statement on the Nevada Democratic Debate

(One of our partners supports continuous learning for an informed citizenry.)

MEMO: Ahead of South Carolina primary, climate is top issue for voters and candidates

(Continuous learning for an informed citizenry from one of our partners.)

League of Women Voters

LWV Celebrates House Vote to Remove ERA Deadline

(A statement from one of our partners about advancing Equal Treatment and Justice, one of Coffee Party USA's goals under Local Empowerment.)

Column: 100 years ago, in Chicago, the League of Women Voters was born. Now it’s looking back at a discriminatory past and a more inclusive future

(Shared to show one of our partners working to reform elections and educate voters, two Coffee Party goals and values..)

Living Room Conversations

Yes, You Can Change Someone’s Mind

(An article featuring a quote from one of our partners.)

Poor People’s Campaign

James Barber quote and link to Guardian article.

(Shared for the beginning of Black History Month.)

On this Bloody Sunday anniversary, let’s start hearing the voices of poor people

(One of our partners is working for voting rights and inclusive empowerment.)

Public Citizen

‘Reject the Cover-Up’ Protest Planned on Capitol Hill on Wednesday

(Promoting a partner event for public accountability.)

Iowa Caucus Debacle Highlights Need for Caution With New Technologies

(Partner statement on election reform.)

Public Citizen President Warns Congressional Committee That Citizens United Empowers Megadonors and a Small Corporate Class to Continue Corrupting Our Democracy

(Partner statement on election reform and money in politics.)

Ban on Internet-Connected Voting Systems Moves Forward

(Election reform news from one of our partners.)

Government Funds Coronavirus Research While Pharma Sits By
(A call for corporate reform and accountability from one of our partners.)

RepresentUS

A meme from one of our partners in the spirit of continuous learning, a Coffee Party value

A meme from one of our partners about transparency, a Coffee Party value

A reminder about civility and reason in the form of a meme from our partner RepresentUS.

Sierra Club

Sierra Club Commends Governor Whitmer for Executive Action on Clean Transportation

(Shared to show one of our partners encouraging a form of local empowerment in Michigan.)

Stamp Stampede

Have you heard about the Stamp Stampede?
(Shared weekly to promote a joint campaign-fundraiser with our partner for election law reform.)