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11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.

State Legislature Seeks Unchecked Power over Elections in Moore v. Harper (Blog)

A dangerous theory known as the “independent state legislature doctrine" argues that state legislatures have unconditional power to legislate on election issues and cannot be reviewed by any…

The League's Impact on Redistricting (Blog)

In September 2019, the League launched its national redistricting effort People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM). PPFM aimed to create greater transparency, fairness, and public participation in the…

Mental Health is a Voting Rights Issue (Blog)

More than half of adults in the US are not receiving treatment when they experience a mental illness. If we are struggling with our mental health, it’s difficult to show up and fight for our rights…

3 Cases of Redistricting Reform: 2018 vs. Today (Blog)

In November of 2018, voters passed ballot initiatives in three states to curb gerrymandering by reforming the redistricting process. Four years later, as redistricting battles once again sweep the…

Racial Gerrymandering and the 2021-2022 Redistricting Process (Blog)

The 2021 redistricting cycle was the first one without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act. Without federal oversight, many states and local municipalities have used this advantage to…

The Woman Who Argued 'Rucho v. Common Cause' Looks Back (Blog)

March 26th marks the anniversary of the landmark Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina (also known as Rucho v. Common Cause) Supreme Court oral arguments. The Supreme Court's ultimate…

Legal Trends to Watch in 2022 (Blog)

With the new year comes more litigation. In the past year, the League has continued our work of fighting against anti-voter bills and purges, challenges to new district maps, and pushing back against…

Fighting for Fair Maps in Ohio (Blog)

Last month, the Ohio Supreme Court struck down Ohio’s 2021 state and congressional maps due to partisan gerrymandering. We spoke with the League of Women Voters of Ohio's executive director, Jen…

How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms (Blog)

Campaign finance laws continue to empower corporations and the super-rich, making it difficult for the rest of the country to make their voices heard.