Representing Middle Eastern and North African Citizens in the Census (Blog) 5/15/2024 A proposed expansion to the racial identification categories in the US Census would increase representation for the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community.
Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: Breaking Down Barriers with Help From VoteRiders (Blog) 3/20/2024 In honor of Women’s History Month, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Jessica Jones Caparell, Director of Government Affairs at the League of Women Voters, about…
The Hyde Amendment: An Abortion Barrier Hiding in Plain Sight (Blog) 9/28/2023 The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal funding for most abortions. As a result, most people enrolled in public health programs cannot use their health care coverage to pay for abortion…
These Influencers Use VOTE411! (Blog) 10/20/2022 We partnered with TikTok influencers across the fashion, food, and activism spheres to promote VOTE411!
TikToks to Get Out the Vote (Blog) 9/20/2022 Looking for a new way to get out the vote? Share one of these TikToks, or create your own with our guide!
Mental Health is a Voting Rights Issue (Blog) 6/16/2022 More than half of adults in the US are not receiving treatment when they experience a mental illness. If we are struggling with our mental health, it’s difficult to show up and fight for our rights…
10 Things You Can Do To Help People Vote in 2022 (Blog) 2/17/2022 Primary election season officially kicks off in March, when voters across Texas will weigh in on the issues that matter most to them. With many more primary elections scheduled this year, and with…
How LWV Supports the Census (Blog) 9/13/2021 On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau will deliver their final resources to states to use for redistricting. The delivery of this final set of …
Premiere: 2021 VOTE411 PSAs! (Blog) 9/7/2021 No matter how much any one person knows about local and state elections or how involved they’ve been in the past, they can find the tools they need to elevate their voices at VOTE411.org.
Enhanced Privacy Protections Delay the Release of Census Data (Blog) 8/11/2021 In 2020, we experienced significant delays in the receipt of census data. This is largely due to an updated privacy protection model, which ensures greater confidentiality for respondents while…