LWV Powers Young Voters in Selma (Blog) 4/10/2024 Bloody Sunday refers to the day in 1965 when hundreds of civil rights activists were attacked by law enforcement while marching for Black American's right to vote. Now, Bloody Sunday is an observance…
Executive for U.S. League of Women Voters to Speak at Ohio Wesleyan's 2024 Commencement (News Clips) 4/5/2024 This press release was originally published by Ohio Wesleyan University. Kelly McFarland Stratman, chief of staff and interim co-CEO for the Washington, D.C.-based League of Women Voters of the…
Oxford's chapter of the League of Women Voters prepares for a busy election season (News Clips) 3/29/2024 This story was originally published in The Miami Student For Oxford’s chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV), the weeks leading up to Ohio’s primary on March 19, have been busy. “One…
Getting informed for early voting: League of Women Voters (News Clips) 3/8/2024 This story originally aired on KATC. Things are gearing up for early voting to begin Saturday, but before you vote, take a look at what resources are available to you. There are tons of voter…
Moments to Watch in 2024 (Blog) 2/20/2024 With a high-stakes presidential election, several critical cases before the Supreme Court, and anti-voter laws on the rise across, 2024 is set to be a pivotal year for our democracy. Here are a few…
A League of Their Own (News Clips) 2/8/2024 This story was originally published in The Vineyard Gazette. On August 18, 1920, The United States Congress ratified the 19th Amendment, and upwards of 20 million women gained the right to vote.…
What is a Presidential Caucus? (Blog) 2/7/2024 Caucuses "are meetings run by political parties that are held at the county, district, or precinct level." In the months before a presidential election, several states hold caucuses where candidates…
Why You Should Celebrate National Voter Registration Day (Blog) 1/26/2024 This year, we've seen firsthand how registering people to vote creates a stronger, more representative America. Americans are taking part in our democracy in full force – and now is our chance to…
Livingston League of Women Voters Student Chapter Collects and Presents Letters to Mayor (News Clips) 1/25/2024 This story was originally published by TAPinto Livingston. After hosting an activity during Livingston's 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service event that encouraged young attendees…
League of Women Voters in Flint aims to encourage voter education and participation (News Clips) 1/24/2024 This story was originally published by FlintSide. The unbiased nonpartisan group, the League of Women Voters of the Flint Area was formed to help defend democracy and provide education and…