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In the Know: League of Women Voters v. Rucho (Blog)

1/14/2019

The LWVNC v. Rucho case is a partisan gerrymandering challenge to the North Carolina congressional map. Partisan gerrymandering is the practice of drawing electoral district lines in a way that…

U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog)

1/4/2019

U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people.

Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog)

12/20/2018

Activists are arranging in-person meetings with incoming members of the 116th House of Representatives and dropping in to have conversations with staff members on the need for HR 1, the first bill…

Leagues Help to Secure Redistricting Win in Utah (Blog)

12/18/2018

Proposition 4 promises an independent redistricting commission to draw lines for electoral districts: those in power will no longer shape their districts and choose their voters.

4 Key Elements of HR1 (Blog)

12/11/2018

Congress could make history with HR1, a comprehensive package of democracy reforms. We have been working to ensure that it strengthens voting rights.

LWV of Missouri Working to Clean Up State Politics (Blog)

11/27/2018

On November 6th, Missouri voters approved Amendment 1 with a 62% majority – demonstrating a commitment and desire to clean up Missouri politics.

Michigan voters approve two initiatives that strengthen democracy (Blog)

11/19/2018

This past Election day, Michigan voters approved Proposals 2 and 3, creating an independent redistricting commission and expanding access to the polls.

League Celebrates Bipartisan Redistricting Win in Colorado (Blog)

11/16/2018

On November 6, 2018, Coloradoans voted to pass Amendments Y and Z, two key redistricting ballot initiatives made possible by the League and coalition partners in Colorado.

Leagues Support Redistricting Initiatives on November 6th Ballots (Blog)

10/29/2018

In states across the country, the League is working to put the power to draw lines in the hands of the people, not politicians.

The League Reflects on the Kavanaugh Hearings (Blog)

9/13/2018

After three days of hearings, this is what we’ve learned about Judge Kavanaugh’s record as it relates to our priority issues.