Happy Thanksgiving from the League (Blog) 11/26/2014 I have been taking this time to think about all that I am thankful for this year – and one of the biggest things is you! You have made this an amazing year for LWV and for our democracy.
Voter Protection: Three Takeaways from Election Protection’s Post-Election Convening (Blog) 11/25/2014 Attending the Election Protection convening made me excited for what’s ahead in 2015. I’m looking forward to hearing about the successes that will emerge next year.
Observing Elections and Protecting Voters in Wisconsin (Blog) 11/13/2014 The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has been running an election observer program since 2010. Read their guest blog post on their observations from Election Day 2014.
How One League Member Helped Register Over 62,000 New Citizens to Vote (Blog) 11/6/2014 League member Judy Stuthman led an effort to attend every citizenship ceremony held in Minnesota since 2007, taking part in helping register over 62,000 new Americans.
Voting Issues on Election Day Point to Need for Decreasing Barriers and Reforming the Election System (Blog) 11/6/2014 I worked with the Election Protection Hotline to help voters rectify the issues they faced when attempting to vote. This experience showed how far we have to go to have fair elections.
Take Control this Election – Commit to Voting (Blog) 10/29/2014 Our democracy’s future is on the line. Support our democracy and use the power of your vote – take control by voting in this important election and bring your family and neighbors with you to the…
How Virginia Leagues are Educating Voters About New Voter ID Requirements (Blog) 10/24/2014 In Virginia, voter photo ID will be required for the first time and as many as 200,000 eligible voters may not have the requisite ID.
What to Expect on Your Ballot (Blog) 10/23/2014 Halloween is right around the corner, but there’s something scarier than ghosts – not being ready for Election Day! Luckily, VOTE411.org can help answer your questions about the upcoming elections.
Millennial Latino Leaders: A Powerful Reminder of the Power of One (Blog) 10/21/2014 We were happy to participate in Voto Latino's Power Summit, which brought together hundreds of Latino leaders to discuss the role of young Latinos in the future of civic engagement in the U.S.
Texas Leagues are Up to the Challenge – Providing Critical Voter Education (Blog) 10/21/2014 In Austin, Dallas and San Antonio where I visited last week, election officials are taking a professional approach to training their poll workers and their staff in preparation for early voting and…