95 Years Ago: A Final Step Towards the 19th Amendment and Women’s Right to Vote (Blog) 8/18/2015 In 1920, a single vote in the Tennessee legislature guaranteed that the 19th Amendment, securing women the right to vote would, at last, become law.
Take Control this Election – Commit to Voting (Blog) 10/29/2014 Our democracy’s future is on the line. Support our democracy and use the power of your vote – take control by voting in this important election and bring your family and neighbors with you to the…
National Volunteer Week: Something to Smile About (Blog) 4/8/2014 Every time I remember that this is National Volunteer Week, I break into a smile. I am lucky to come to work every day to support women & men around the country who are dedicating their free time…
Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-partisan Times (Blog) 2/10/2021 More than 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters of the U.S. was founded to be a nonpartisan voice for American women who wanted free, fair, and open elections, above all else. The politics may…
Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for School Board? (Blog) 5/25/2023 School board members have the important job of overseeing the education of future community members, and that’s powerful. The school board sets the policies and goals for the district, while the…
Everything You Need to Know About the Presidential Primaries (Blog) 1/20/2016 Millions of voters will vote in the presidential primaries. The rules about the primaries, including when they are held and who can participate, vary widely by state. Here’s a quick look to help…
Happy Thanksgiving from the League (Blog) 11/25/2015 Thanksgiving is a day when we join with our family and friends to reflect on all that we are thankful for. You, together with all of the League’s supporters, have made this an amazing year for the…
How Virginia Leagues are Educating Voters About New Voter ID Requirements (Blog) 10/24/2014 In Virginia, voter photo ID will be required for the first time and as many as 200,000 eligible voters may not have the requisite ID.
LWV of the Austin Area Recognized for Voter Registration in Travis County, Texas (Blog) 2/20/2015 The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area guest blogs on their recent Partner Recognition Award for their voter registration work.
Census 2020: One Year Out (Blog) 4/3/2019 In less than one year, on April 1, 2020, the Census will be in full swing. This process of counting will ensure that the political power, health, and safety of every community is maintained or…