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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.

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…

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

10/19/2023

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)

10/15/2023

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…

Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for Park Board? (Blog)

10/13/2023

Parks provide a place to stay active, gather with loved ones, and spend time in nature, improving our quality of life. Those serving on your local park board are vital to preserving the parkland and…

PA Group Pushes to Educate Voters Ahead of Nov. 7 General Election (News Clips)

10/3/2023

This story was originally published on BCTV.org. As the Nov. 7 municipal elections fast approach, there’s a push for voter education in the Keystone State. The Commonwealth is home to more…

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

10/3/2023

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

Changes to Ohio's voter ID laws impact students (News Clips)

9/30/2023

This opinion was written by Jenny Fisher, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Oxford, OH.

LWVUS Submits Comments on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementation (Legal Document)

9/29/2023

The League submitted comments to the Council on Environmental Quality regarding its proposed revisions to its regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The…