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College Voter Guide: Q&A (Blog)

10/17/2023

Casting your vote, especially if it’s your first time, can seem complicated. To make it simple, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions we’ve received from college and university students.

The Hyde Amendment: An Abortion Barrier Hiding in Plain Sight (Blog)

9/28/2023

The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal funding for most abortions. As a result, most people enrolled in public health programs cannot use their health care coverage to pay for abortion…

Supreme Court Review: The October 2022 Term (Blog)

9/26/2023

During the 2022 Supreme Court term, the League of Women Voters filed amicus briefs in four cases: Moore v. Harper, Allen v. Milligan, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and 303 Creative, LLC v…

Mifepristone: Where Things Stand in the Legal Battle Over Medication Abortion (Blog)

9/18/2023

Mifepristone, a drug commonly used for medication abortion, is under attack in the federal courts. At stake are the rights of women and people who can become pregnant to access one of the most common…

Legal Trends to Watch in 2023 (Blog)

8/30/2023

From January – August 2023, state legislatures nationwide passed various bills into law. While following these developments, the League noticed several important trends around voting rights and…

Common Voting Restrictions That Are More Harmful Than You Might Think (Blog)

7/19/2023

In 2023, at least 322 bills restricting voting access were introduced in state legislatures nationwide. Though many of these restrictions may appear simple and easy to comply with, they often have a…

What's So Bad About Voter ID Laws? (Blog)

5/23/2023

Voter ID laws have long been debated in the United States. While supporters argue that voter photo ID laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud and ensure the integrity of elections, reality tells a…

The Fight for Voting Rights is Alive in Tennessee (Blog)

5/16/2023

LWV's legislative & policy coordinator shares her experience as a voting rights advocate in Tennessee.

Selma and Current Threats to the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

3/7/2023

As activists gathered in Selma on Sunday to reenact the steps of marchers like John Lewis and Martin Luther King, Jr., we are reminded that the fight for voting rights is as alive today as it was in…

Voting Local Matters: Why You Should Vote for Mayor (Blog)

2/23/2023

Mayors have the power to shape the vision of the city. They are the public face of the city and that role has influence. Get all the info you need to cast your vote for this significant role.