Between July 4 and Nov. 3, faith leaders seek fair access to the voting booth

Maine faith leaders denounce federal attempts to limit voter participation

Maine faith leaders gathered Tuesday in Lewiston to speak against the federal government’s efforts to limit voting rights and participation. The press conference, in which more than 20 clergy members of various religions spoke, was one of 15 others happening around the country. Standing in front of the city’s new mural celebrating Lewiston’s immigrant community, Rabbi Rachel Simmons of Temple Beth El in Portland said all eligible voters should b…

Ahead of midterms faith leaders seek fair access to the voting booth

Between July 4 and Nov. 3, faith leaders seek fair access to the voting booth

(RNS) — 'Our churches, our mosques, our synagogues, our places of worship will become democracy hubs,' said Minister JaNaé Bates Imari, co-executive director of the interfaith group ISAIAH Minnesota.