11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog) 12/15/2022 In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.
Neptune Woman Helps Formerly Incarcerated Register to Vote (News Clips) 12/13/2022 This profile was originally published by Asbury Park, NJ, Patch. League of Women Voters of Monmouth board member Annette Scott of Neptune recognized for advocacy for citizens returning from…
LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on Healthy People 2030 Objectives (Legal Document) 12/2/2022 LWVUS submitted public comments to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the proposed Healthy People 2030 objectives. The League articulated why the objective to increase the…
Federal Court Issues Order Barring Defendants From Confronting, Photographing, Doxing Voters, and Carrying Guns and Wearing Body Armor Near Drop Boxes (Press Release) 11/1/2022 Phoenix, Arizona—Today, following a hearing in a suit brought by the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ), a federal court issued an order to block unlawful voter intimidation at ballot drop…
Statement on the Lions of Liberty’s Announcement to End Operation Drop Box in Arizona (Press Release) 10/27/2022 PHOENIX — Protect Democracy and the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ) were pleased to see the statement addressed to all members of the Lions of Liberty and Yavapai County Preparedness Team…
Civic-minded Fargo woman builds 1st statewide voter guide for North Dakota (News Clips) 10/7/2022 This profile was originally published by InForum. When it comes to civic and community engagement, some people need to be “volun-told” what to do. Not so for Whitney Oxendahl.
Voter registration organizations say new laws create legal jeopardy (News Clips) 9/19/2022 This story was originally published in Votebeat. Kansas, Missouri, Florida among states with laws that voter registration groups say put volunteers at risk
Second Lawsuit Filed: Missouri NAACP and League of Women Voters Sue State of Missouri, John Ashcroft over New Voter ID Restrictions (Press Release) 8/24/2022 The second lawsuit against the omnibus voter restrictions of HB 1878 seeks to protect Missourians' right to equal protection and the fundamental right to vote.
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…
NEW REPORT: LWV's 3-Year Redistricting Program Proves People Power Is the Path to Fair Maps (Press Release) 7/28/2022 Today the League of Women Voters published their 2022 redistricting report for the organization’s program People Powered Fair Maps™. The report covering three years of work shows that when people are…