Unite and Rise 8.5 is an initiative of the League of Women Voters US to mobilize 8.5 million people using the power of voter engagement as a cornerstone of our democracy. Unite & Rise 8.5 showcases the many ways voters can drive change through advocacy, mobilization, civic education, and engagement. We need you to be a part of this movement and help us grow this network of 8.5 million people committed to defending our democracy. Together, we will unite and rise nationwide, from the streets to the courts to the polls, to defend a democracy that is by and for the people