The Best of LWV's TikTok (Blog) 1/31/2022 Over the past year, LWV has joined countless nonprofits in spreading knowledge and civic tools through the wildly popular video app, TikTok. We’ve compiled a few favorites.
LWV's Achievements in 2021 (Blog) 12/17/2021 As the late, great civil rights activist Bob Moses, who passed this last April, said, “Do what you think actually needs to be done, set an example, and hope your actions will click with someone else…
How Native American Women Inspired the Women’s Suffrage Movement (Blog) 11/29/2021 The Native women of Haudenosaunee played a vital role in the women’s suffrage movement. Their way of living — equal participation in their government and societal roles — heavily influenced…
What I Learned at the UN Climate Change Conference (Blog) 11/23/2021 Although the largest impacts to limit climate change will come from countries and corporations, individuals can make a difference as well, especially by applying pressure and sharing their…
My Hispanic and Latina Heroes (Blog) 10/6/2021 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latina Americans. This month, I want to highlight four…
There is No Equality Without Reproductive Rights (Blog) 9/29/2021 For those who experience pregnancy, our basic freedoms hinge on our ability to make choices about our reproductive health. Our physical and psychological health, ability to gain and maintain…
How LWV Supports the Census (Blog) 9/13/2021 On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau will deliver their final resources to states to use for redistricting. The delivery of this final set of …
Premiere: 2021 VOTE411 PSAs! (Blog) 9/7/2021 No matter how much any one person knows about local and state elections or how involved they’ve been in the past, they can find the tools they need to elevate their voices at VOTE411.org.
Census Data Has Been Released: Here is How We Get Fair Maps (Blog) 8/12/2021 Census data needed to draw maps has been released and map drawing is beginning. The time is now for the public to get involved!
Enhanced Privacy Protections Delay the Release of Census Data (Blog) 8/11/2021 In 2020, we experienced significant delays in the receipt of census data. This is largely due to an updated privacy protection model, which ensures greater confidentiality for respondents while…