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New Challenge To Fla. Senate Redistricting Filed (News Clips)

9/7/2012

“A lawsuit filed Tuesday contends that Florida lawmakers ignored new rules intended to prevent political parties and incumbents from influencing the once-a-decade process of redistricting....Several…

Who Pays for the Parties? (Blog)

9/6/2012

Editorial Note: This piece was first published as part of the Huffington Post's Shadow Convention discussion on money in politics and on my Huffington Post blog.

A Fight for Fair Courts (News Clips)

9/4/2012

"After recent Supreme Court rulings, are states foreclosed from using a public financing system just for judicial elections?"

Forum, Website Allow Easy Access to Local Politicians (News Clips)

8/29/2012

“An exciting development for this year, League of Women Voters of Larimer County [CO] is participating in VOTE411.org.”

Court Throws Out Texas Congressional Map (News Clips)

8/28/2012

“In a lengthy, sweeping decision, a federal court in Washington on Tuesday unanimously struck down Texas' new congressional map, ruling that the plan was enacted with "discriminatory…

"Let voters choose their legislators" (News Clips)

8/28/2012

“Consider the League of Women Voters valuable study “Shining a Light: Redistricting Lessons Learned in 2011” by reading an introductory article, “New League report details redistricting lessons…

Changing Ohio's Legislative Map (News Clips)

8/27/2012

Ann Henkener, LWV of Ohio board member: ”Voters and taxpayers deserve balance, transparency and accountability any time their tax dollars are being spent. In return for hundreds of thousands of…

Voting Rights Act: Remember, Celebrate and Protect (Blog)

8/6/2012

Editorial Note: This piece was first published on my Huffington Post Blog. 47 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law to prevent voter discrimination.

Secret Money in Elections (News Clips)

8/3/2012

“The Juneau [Alaska] League of Women Voters is proud that Senator Begich voted to move ahead with this critical legislation and stood up for the voters against the special interests. We were…

Voters Deserve to Know Origins of Secret Money in Elections (News Clips)

8/3/2012

“‘Fortunately, Senator Udall and Senator Bennet did vote to allow debate on this vital issue,’ said Cath Perrone, LWV of Colorado. ‘We are proud that the senators from our state stood up for the…