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In a Break From Partisan Rancor, Ohio Moves to Make Elections More Competitive (News Clips)

12/22/2014

This article originally appeared in the New York Times.By Trip Gabriel COLUMBUS, Ohio — Of 435 House races in November, only a few dozen were…

NC Supreme Court upholds GOP-drawn legislative and congressional districts (News Clips)

12/22/2014

This article originally appeared in The News & Observer.By Anne Blythe

Why We Must Revitalize the Voting Rights Act Upon Its 49th Anniversary (Blog)

8/1/2014

Voter discrimination cannot be tolerated in the 21st century. That's why we're pushing Congress to pass the Voting Rights Amendment Act, a flexible, modern answer to the problem of…

Leagues and Redistricting Reform: Creating Representative Districts (Blog)

7/18/2014

Like the Florida League, Leagues across the country are seeking solutions to the issue of redistricting and gerrymandered Congressional districts.

Florida Decision is Major Victory Against Partisan Gerrymandering (Press Release)

7/11/2014

“This decision gives us a new tool to fight partisan gerrymandering,” said President MacNamara.

UPDATE: Voting Rights Moving Forward! (Blog)

6/25/2014

Today, on the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision that gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, the Senate will finally hold a hearing on the Voting Rights Amendment Act of…

Voters Lack Vital Protections One Year After Shelby Decision (Press Release)

6/25/2014

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on voting rights and discrimination, concluding that we must pass the VRAA - and quickly.

One Year After Shelby Decision, The Fight Continues to Protect Equal Access to the Vote (Blog)

6/23/2014

Access to the vote is not about politics; it's about justice and equality. The Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA) is the remedy that will help ensure equal access to the vote for all eligible…

High School Visitors Flex Their Advocacy Muscle (Blog)

4/3/2014

I was thrilled to visit with over 100 students visiting Washington, D.C. through the Close Up Foundation to help explain how the League of Women Voters advocates on public policy issues at the…

Building on Women’s History for a Bright Future (Blog)

3/19/2014

The Oakland League embraces the history of the suffrage movement; we are proud to highlight our history and work during Women’s History Month, but also are committed to improving our community…