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The League's Impact on Redistricting (Blog)

7/28/2022

In September 2019, the League launched its national redistricting effort People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM). PPFM aimed to create greater transparency, fairness, and public participation in the…

Being an Election Worker: 101 (Blog)

4/11/2022

There are many different roles election workers can play, from ensuring that polling places are accessible for those with disabilities to counting ballots to running a polling site. To learn more,…

3 Cases of Redistricting Reform: 2018 vs. Today (Blog)

4/5/2022

In November of 2018, voters passed ballot initiatives in three states to curb gerrymandering by reforming the redistricting process. Four years later, as redistricting battles once again sweep the…

Racial Gerrymandering and the 2021-2022 Redistricting Process (Blog)

3/31/2022

The 2021 redistricting cycle was the first one without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act. Without federal oversight, many states and local municipalities have used this advantage to…

The Woman Who Argued 'Rucho v. Common Cause' Looks Back (Blog)

3/25/2022

March 26th marks the anniversary of the landmark Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina (also known as Rucho v. Common Cause) Supreme Court oral arguments. The Supreme Court's ultimate…

Legal Trends to Watch in 2022 (Blog)

3/15/2022

With the new year comes more litigation. In the past year, the League has continued our work of fighting against anti-voter bills and purges, challenges to new district maps, and pushing back against…

Top Reflections From Our 102nd Birthday (Blog)

2/14/2022

On February 14, 2022, the League celebrated its 102nd anniversary. In addition to events hosted by Leagues across the country, LWVUS hosted a virtual rally uniting us as One League Together, during…

Fighting for Fair Maps in Ohio (Blog)

2/11/2022

Last month, the Ohio Supreme Court struck down Ohio’s 2021 state and congressional maps due to partisan gerrymandering. We spoke with the League of Women Voters of Ohio's executive director, Jen…

How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms (Blog)

1/21/2022

Campaign finance laws continue to empower corporations and the super-rich, making it difficult for the rest of the country to make their voices heard.

Voting Rights Legislation Showdown in the US Senate (Blog)

1/18/2022

The United States Senate has canceled its January recess to bring Senators back to Washington to debate and vote on voting rights legislation. This follows months of pressure from the League and…