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Why Try to Fix Something that Isn't Broken?
| ShirleyThe New Hampshire League gave a definitive “thumbs down” to a voting law change being considered by the state’s Election Law Committee. The bill would change the definition of who does or doesn’t live in New Hampshire for citizens who want to register to vote.
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News Clips
NY League of Women Voters Concerned about Redistricting
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Bills Tightening VA Voting ID Laws Advance, Despite Outcry
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New photo ID laws: what could happen to some voters?
| KellyAs part of a new story by National Public Radio, League national president Elisabeth MacNamara explains how these voter ID laws are creating additional challenges for some voters: "People are caught in a Catch-22: You need a birth certificate to get this ID, but to get a birth certificate you have to have an ID." The compelling news piece looks at the stories of three longtime voters that now must
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Redistricting victory in Pennsylvania
| ShirleyWhat a historic decision and victory for voters! Last week, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court responded to voters concerns by ruling that the legislature’s redistricting plan does NOT meet state Constitution standards. Pennsylvania State League President Olivia Thorne called the successful citizen appeal “
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Multi media
Take Control - Vote
| LWVThis video PSA was developed for the League by Discovery Communications as part of their Creating Change program.
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Press Release
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Plans
| Gretchen KnellStatement from League of Women Voters of the U.S. and League of Women Voters of Texas
Washington, DC – “The League is disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to block the San Antonio federal court’s maps, and urges the federal court to ensure that any new redistricting plans provide the fair representation that Texans deserve,” said LWVUS president Elisabeth MacNamara. “We are, however, encouraged that the Supreme Court decision avoids the worst possible outcome—implementation of the state legislature’s original, discriminatory redistricting plans, which clearly violate both sections 2 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act.”
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Wisconsin Judge Agrees to Hear Challenge to Voter ID Law
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Leagues Nationwide...Educating and Advocating
| ShirleyAcross the country, Leagues are raising their voices on voting rights, redistricting, clean air and water, campaign funding and more. From Massachusetts to Florida, New York to Kansas and points in between, Leagues are busy educating and advocating. Comment on and share our Leagues in Action.
LEAGUES IN ACTION
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