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Assault Weapons: What is Their Legality and Impact? (Blog)

In mass shootings, the number of people shot is six times higher when an assault weapon is involved and five times higher when a large-capacity magazine is involved. In an analysis, assault weapons accounted for more than 85% of deaths in mass shootings.  

League of Women Voters Reaches Over 2 Million Voters in 2023 Elections (Press Release)

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, millions of Americans voted in pivotal state and local elections across the country. The League of Women Voters, the oldest voting rights organization reached over two million voters, the most ever for a non-federal election cycle. 

5 Ways to Volunteer for Voting Rights (Blog)

It's up to us to make sure everyone has the information and ability to cast their vote! 

Here are five ways you can empower voters and defend democracy through volunteer work. 

Nonpartisan election resources available for Kentucky voters (News Clips)

This story was originally published in Public News Service.

As Kentucky voters head to the polls to choose the state's next governor, attorney general, secretary of state and other state officials, VOTE411.org can help them navigate the voting process.
 

The Election's Over — Now What? (Blog)

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.

Pro-democracy groups plan to monitor Shasta County election (News Clips)

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

Dora Rose, deputy director of the League of Women Voters of California, will be in Shasta County for the vote. She condemned the county's attempt to get rid of voting machines and spread fear about potential voter fraud.
 

League of Women Voters Empowers Voters with Election Information on Over 20,000 Races and 46,000 Candidates (Press Release)

WASHINGTON – Millions of voters will cast a ballot in state and local elections Tuesday and can turn to the League of Women Voters’ election website, VOTE411.org, for all the election information they need. Throughout 2023, the League of Women Voters provided essential information on an impressive 20,000 races and 46,000 candidates, empowering voters with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.  

Beyond the sound bites: League of Women Voters is a trusted source for over 100 years (News Clips)

This story was originally published in the Marion Star.

Since 1950, the Marion chapter of the League of Women Voters has provided reliable, nonpartisan information about issues and voting. While they ask candidates questions on positions for voting guides, the group never supports a particular candidate or political party. They do occasionally study and take positions on issues.

Editorial: A thank-you to League of Women Voters (News Clips)

This editorial was originally published in the Star Tribune.

League of Women Voters of Minnesota's 2,300 members across the state are doing work vital to our democracy. 

How Poll Workers, the Supreme Court, and Medical Biases Impact U.S. Democracy (News Clips)

LWVUS CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón, joined Our Body Politic to discuss threats and issues poll workers face protecting our democracy.