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Martin Luther King: A crusader for voting rights
| Elisabeth MacNamaraAs we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us remember his lifelong passion and commitment to securing equality for all in American society. This year, it seems particularly appropriate to remember Dr. King’s crusade for the ballot. What would Dr.
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League of Women Voters of New Hampshire Calls Election Day Stunt "An Insult"
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Nebraska League Speaks Out Against Proposed Voter ID Bill
With the Nebraska state legislature scheduled to start debate on January 18 on a proposed voter ID bill, the Nebraska League rallied in Omaha with other groups in opposition.
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Wisconsin League Works to Limit Damage
Worried about the effect of the new Wisconsin Voter ID law requiring voters to show a photo ID, the La Crosse County (WI) League of Women Voters just started a 4-day education campaign to teach voters about th
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Tennessee League Criticizes "Secretiveness" in Redistricting Process
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Leagues tackle redistricting, voter ID and civility
| ShirleyRedistricting and voter ID are heavy on the minds of voters in TN and NC while the heated political rhetoric in MI has reached new heights. Read "This Week around the Leagues" and comment on the impact that Leagues in these communities have had on these issues.
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Electing the President: Everything You Need to Know
With the primary season already in full swing, the League has once again teamed up with the Newspaper in Education Institute to produce Electing the President, a handy guide outlining all you need to know about the presidential election process. From helping you navigate the complex nomination process to providing succinct tips for making sense of the daily barrage of campaign coverage and advertising, Electing the President will serve as your go-to resource all the way up to Election Day. -
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When the League Speaks, Council Members Listen!
When the League Speaks, Council Members Listen!
Council members in Naperville, CA, agreed with Jane Barnes, League of Women Voters of Naperville president, when she asked for a public meeting (in each district) on a proposed map of voting districts, saying:
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Alabama Voters Often in the Dark on Judicial Races
DID YOU KNOW?
In addition to debates and forums, another important service provided by state and local Leagues is candidate/issue information in the form of voters’ guides or surveys covering all types of elections.