A Woman, a Dad, and a League of Women Voters (News Clips) 2/14/2024 This story was originally published in Bar Harbor Story. Many might not think that the gift of voting is a gift of love or that the ability to vote…
Opinion: 104 years and counting of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, expanding voting rights for all (News Clips) 2/13/2024 This opinion was originally published in Up North News Celebrating their 104th year, The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin discusses their…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. This isn’t just…, It’s estimated that by 2025, 50% of 14–24-year-olds will be people of color; this is a striking 11% increase compared to two decades prior. Younger…, Yet many voters are disillusioned with the democratic process. According to the University of Cambridge, young people’s faith in democratic politics…, How to Empower Young Voters Encouraging leadership and supporting initiatives driven by young voters allows them to take ownership of their…, Whether we’re sharing election information or supporting young-voter-led organizations, it’s important to speak about the issues that matter most to…
I Still Believe in the Power of Women (Blog) 2/9/2024 When I was hired as the CEO of the League of Women Voters in June 2018, I was honored to have the opportunity to lead this legacy organization. I…, Speaking on this, I said: “My superpower is not unique: in fact, it is the same as yours. And together, we have the most tremendous…, I was no stranger to civil disobedience; however, this was a first for the League. By being arrested, I hoped to demonstrate to League members and…, The League started to own our power more and to frame the conversation around building power in an empowering light. We built out our first-ever…, This 50-state initiative involved hundreds of Leagues and thousands of volunteers engaging on state legislation, federal action and civic education…, Our role as trusted voices around American democracy was a major part of our decision to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump following the…, I wrote a blog emphasizing this point, stating, “As a democracy and voting rights organization, we must be part of the progress that is catalyzed at…, The National and Alabama state Leagues worked hard to develop meaningful relationships with the Jubilee’s leaders and participants, including…, What started as a modest protest with a couple dozen attendees grew into a coalition of more than 50 partners, with hundreds of thousands of online…, Transforming the League One of the things I'm most proud of at this organization is also one of the reasons I’m leaving. …, Final Thoughts While I’m leaving my role as CEO of the League, I’m not going far. I’m still a dues-paying member of my local League of…
League of Women Voters Announces CEO Departure (Press Release) 2/8/2024 WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States announced the departure of our CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón. Virginia played a…
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…
Ahead of Primary Election, Wisconsin Court Rejects State Legislature's Effort to Block Absentee Voter Protections (News Clips) 2/8/2024 This press release was originally published by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin MADISON, Wisc. — Today, The League of Women Voters…
League of Women Voters of Florida v. Lee (now League of Women Voters of Florida v. Byrd) (Legal Case) 2/8/2024