As faith leaders, we stand for justice and fairness and in protecting the dignity and rights of all people. We work to bring people together across race, religion, and geography, knowing our democracy is strong when all voices are heard.

Participating faith leaders include:

• Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ

• Bishop Sandra Miller, Pastor at Shekinah Family Worship Center

• Rev. Dr. Jamie Washam, 37th Settled Minister of the First Baptist Church in America

• Rabbi Emily Goldberg Winer, Director of Spiritual Engagement at Congregation Beth Sholom

In Rhode Island, we are especially concerned about the inaction of our elected officials to pass the RI Voting Rights Act, especially in light of the collapse of voting protections at the federal level.

Passage of statewide voting protections is essential in the fight to defend our democracy. Among other things, the RI Voting Rights Act would:

• prevent the removal from voter rolls of folks who have changed their last name

• allow for a private right of action (individuals denied their legal right to vote would have recourse to challenge that denial and would have costs covered by the state)

• Prevent language discrimination

• Prevent gerrymandering at the state level

Join us at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 7th in the State House Library as we call on our elected officials to prioritize voting rights in RI and beyond. Stand with us as we stand for democracy and for the rights of all citizens to participate.