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#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work to Protect Voting Rights (Blog)

From organizing protests and petition drives to filing lawsuits and writing legislative testimony, a look at how the League of Women Voters has helped protect voting rights in 2013.

#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work to Educate & Engage Voters (Blog)

A look at the League's work to protect, engage and empower Americans of all backgrounds to exercise their right to vote.

This Election Day, Thank You for Making Democracy Work! (Blog)

Yesterday, millions of Americans in states across the country cast ballots in some 5,500 local and state elections. Voters recognized that voting is your chance to stand up for what matters most, even during an “off-year” election.

Don’t Know Your State’s Voting Rules? VOTE411.org Has the Answers! (Blog)

This election season, many states have implemented new voter laws, and there’s been some confusion over new requirements. Wherever you live, if you’re unsure of what you need to hit the polls, visit VOTE411.org!

League of Women Voters Urges Presidential Commission on Election Administration to Support Five-Point Agenda (Press Release)

In a statement submitted before the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, the League of Women Voters of the United States urged the commission to improve the polling place experience.

North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote (Press Release)

North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote

Media Coverage Money Can't Buy... and Florida Never Wanted (Blog)

Deirdre Mcnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida writes about how the problems at the polls on Election Day 2012 resulted in the recent changes in Florida's election laws, including increased early voting.

Obama Administration Names Presidential Commission on Election Administration Members (Press Release)

The League once again calls on the President and the nation's new elections commission to make bold changes to make elections free, fair and accessible.

Early Voting Measures Reduce Long Lines, Increase Access to the Polls (Blog)

In November, millions of Americans spent hours waiting in long lines in order to exercise their right to vote. One solution? Implement better early voting laws. Leagues in Florida and New York are showing us how it's done.

Voter Suppression in North Carolina: What’s happening and what it means for our country (Blog)

Early this month, a plethora of voter suppression bills  were introduced by members of the North Carolina Legislature. If passed, the consequences would be dire.