While Washington Appleseed often focuses project work on umbrella issues like health and wellness, education, and financial access, there are often discrete issues that warrant assistance from our pro bono teams.

Electoral Reform and Voting Rights

From erroneous purges and problems with absentee ballots, to long lines and poll closings, Election Day 2000 was far from perfect. The Help America Vote Act was passed to address these and other issues, though there are many potential difficulties in implementing the policy. Appleseed was there to help untangle the details.