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Editorial: A thank-you to League of Women Voters (News Clips)

This editorial was originally published in the Star Tribune. League of Women Voters of Minnesota's 2,300 members across the state are doing work vital to our democracy. 

Beyond the sound bites: League of Women Voters is a trusted source for over 100 years (News Clips)

This story was originally published in the Marion Star. Since 1950, the Marion chapter of the League of Women Voters has provided reliable, nonpartisan information about issues and voting. While…

League of Women Voters of the Mt. Pleasant Area provides helpful resources to local residents (News Clips)

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)

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)

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.

League Condemns Gun Violence (Press Release)

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…

See which states are expanding — or restricting — voting rights (News Clips)

This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity. While restoration of the federal Voting Rights Act languishes in a split Congress, an already deep divide in Americans’ access…

The Lochner Court: Substantive Due Process and Its Effect on the Supreme Court Today (Blog)

The Lochner era marked the beginning of the US Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) expansion of its powers into unenumerated rights, and by extension, Americans’ economic and social lives, which persists today…

People in Public Service: Shelley Kneip, League of Women Voters of Thurston County (News Clips)

This was originally published by Thurston Talk. Kneip’s LWV activities include organizing dozens of forums for candidates seeking elected office, working on state debates, assisting with a state…

Letter: The freedom to read is essential to democracy (News Clips)

This letter to the editor was written by Barbara Headrick, president of the League of Women Voters of North Dakota.