How Poll Workers, the Supreme Court, and Medical Biases Impact U.S. Democracy (News Clips) 11/3/2023 LWVUS CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón, joined Our Body Politic to discuss threats and issues poll workers face protecting our democracy.
League of Women Voters of the Mt. Pleasant Area provides helpful resources to local residents (News Clips) 11/2/2023 This story was originally published by EpiCenter Mt. Pleasant. With election time quickly approaching, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by unfamiliar names on the ballot. The League of Women Voters…
LWVUS Joins Letter Urging President to Remove ISDS in Trade and Investment Agreements (Legal Document) 11/1/2023 The League signed onto a letter to the President urging him to remove Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in existing free trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties. ISDS allows foreign…
Editorial: Debate excuses don't fly (News Clips) 11/1/2023 This opinion was originally published in the Times Union. The Times Union Editorial Board wrote this thoughtful opinion on the importance of candidate participation in debates and forums.
Virginia Admitted to Wrongfully Removing 3,400 Voters. Can It Recover Ahead of Pivotal Elections? (News Clips) 10/31/2023 This story was originally published in Mother Jones. “How can you figure out how many people will not vote because they’re too afraid to go to the polls? There’s no way to get that number,” Joan…
Maine lawmakers, gun safety groups call for assault weapons ban (News Clips) 10/30/2023 This story was originally published by Public News Service. "It's going to take that kind of courage from our political leaders," said Kellar, "but I think it's what their constituents are really…
League Condemns Gun Violence (Press Release) 10/27/2023 PORTLAND, WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of Maine and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued this statement following the acts of violence and active shooter situation in…
The League of Women Voters prep students interested in voting (News Clips) 10/26/2023 This story was originally published in the Oxford Observer. The League of Women Voters of Oxford partnered with the Howe Writing Center to “Take Action for Democracy” on Oct. 25. The first floor…
The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog) 10/24/2023 The League of Women Voters Education Fund has registered, educated, and engaged young people through its Youth Voter Registration project since 2010. In January – June 2023, 86 Leagues hosted…
League of Women Voters: Gerrymandering is harming environmental protection in Wisconsin (News Clips) 10/23/2023 This story was originally published in WUWM 89.7. Debra Cronmiller is executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. She testified that a gerrymandered legislature is failing to do…