Reforming the Electoral Count Act (Blog) 11/27/2023 Congress attached legislation to update how votes are counted and cast by the Electoral College to the omnibus appropriations bill that passed in the final days of the 117th Congress. Current…
Fighting Mis- & Disinformation With the Democracy Truth Project (Blog) 11/13/2023 The Democracy Truth Project aims to strengthen democracy and restore trust in the electoral process by combating mis- and disinformation. The project leverages the extensive expertise of League…
The Election's Over — Now What? (Blog) 11/7/2023 You've cast your vote and possibly received the results — so what do you do now to defend democracy? Our advocacy, litigation, and voting rights teams have some tips.
The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog) 10/24/2023 The League of Women Voters Education Fund has registered, educated, and engaged young people through its Youth Voter Registration project since 2010. In January – June 2023, 86 Leagues hosted close…
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…
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…
Take Action on International Day of the Girl Child (Blog) 10/11/2023 International Day of the Girl Child is a day to acknowledge and raise awareness that no nation in the entire world has achieved equality for women or girls. What can you do on this International Day…
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…
Election FAQ (Blog) 9/22/2023 Election Day doesn't have to be confusing! We're answering some of our most frequently received questions on casting your ballot.
Why You Should Celebrate National Voter Registration Day (Blog) 9/19/2023 This year, we've seen firsthand how registering people to vote creates a stronger, more representative America. Americans are taking part in our democracy in full force – and now is our chance to…