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MOVING POWERFULLY FORWARD
PRESIDENT BETTY ANDREWS ELECTED TO NAACP NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REPRESENTING THE 10-STATE MIDWESTERN REGION (REGION IV)
TOOLKIT: PROTECT CIVIL RIGHTS IN IOWA
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill (HF2574 / SF2385) on Monday, April 15. This bill has severe negative consequences for Civil and Human Rights in Iowa. (Talking Points)
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WHAT THE BILL DOES AND WHY WE OPPOSE IT:
Iowa NAACP President Betty Andrews Calls this bill "A dangerous blow to civil rights in Iowa." This bill removes the power that the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965 gives to our Seven Iowa Civil Rights Commissioners and gives it to one person, the Director. It is opposed by all 6 current Civil Rights Commissioners, and in not in alignment with the originators of the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
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Civil Rights is an non-partisan issue, however, the senate version passed along party lines. Our lawmakers, particularly our Republican members of the Iowa House of Representatives need to hear from you TODAY, and to know that you stand on the side of representation for Iowa's diverse voices. HF2574 (SF2385) is coming to the House floor on Monday, April 15th, let your legislator know that the current version is not acceptable.
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***ACT NOW! HERES HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1. Call and email your State Representative IMMEDIATELY.
Use your voice this weekend with your legislators. We need to let them know to nix this bill or at the very least fix this bill. Click find your legislator link HERE to find the contact information for your representative. Contact them THIS WEEKEND to weigh in on this important matter. Use talking points in the document below for your communication. Here is the direct link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find. Because of the party line vote please also call and email Republican representatives. You can find them here.
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Please email them a minimum of TWO times AND call them a minimum of TWO times. Contact them on Sunday and then again on Monday morning. It's fine to leave them a message.
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2. Join us on Monday at the Iowa Capitol at Noon. The NAACP will provide a free lunch and a brief strategy meeting before going up to speak directly with legislators. (Remember to call and email them before hand. Legislators will gavel in at 1 PM and the bill is on the debate calendar. We will be visible on the ground floor. If you are joining please RSVP for the lunch count here.
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3. Spread the word. Please share this information with your organization and friends invite them to join us on Monday. Please text and forward this link. Also if you attend a place of worship this weekend, please also share this information and it's urgency with attendees.
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TALKING POINTS:
Use these "Protect IA Civil Rights" Talking Points when you contact your State Representative
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:​
Review these documents for more details
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