How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms (Blog) 1/21/2022 On January 21, 2010, America experienced a pivotal shift away from a democracy that focuses on the needs of its people towards one that prioritizes…
What I Learned at the UN Climate Change Conference (Blog) 11/23/2021 Written by League member Emily Polakowski During the first two weeks in November, the United Kingdom hosted the UN Climate Change Conference (…, This disconnect between countries in the Global South and Global North was evident at COP26. Countries in the Global South are facing devastating…
Climate Change is a Public Health Crisis (Blog) 10/18/2021 This blog was written by Barbara Sattler, RN, DrPH, FAAN, and Professor Emeritus at the University of San Francisco’s School of Nursing and Health…
Issues to Watch: Money in Politics and Financial Disclosures (Blog) 9/21/2021 The League of Women Voters fights for a system that is representative and accountable in its rules regarding money and politics. …
Premiere: 2021 VOTE411 PSAs! (Blog) 9/7/2021 With midterms around the corner, we know it’s essential to engage every American in the democratic process. That’s why we created VOTE411. No…, (Voter) Knowledge is Power Every person deserves to have crucial election information like candidate guides, registration how-to's, and voting…, The right to vote is essential because it allows us to speak on the issues that matter the most in our everyday lives: health care, the environment,…, Check out our full collection and share them with friends and family so they can make their voices heard!
In the Know: How the League is Transforming Money in Politics (Blog) 4/1/2021 For years, the League of Women Voters’ campaign for Making Democracy Work® has focused on five key areas: money in politics, voting rights,…, The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island has long been a strong supporter of campaign finance disclosure. In 2012, the Rhode Island League…
A Threat to America’s Wetlands: Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Blog) 3/12/2021 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s job is to protect ecosystems, endangered species, and human health. Yet a December 2020 decision from the…, The permitting application process is an essential step in ensuring that any potential impact is identified, analyzed, and treated. That’s because…, The plaintiffs in this case have pointed out several problems with how the EPA made its decision. Some are technical: for example, Florida and the…
Reaching One Million Georgia Voters (Blog) 1/5/2021 Today, there is a critical runoff election in Georgia! Two US Senate seats that will determine control of the Senate and a Public Service…
VOTE411: Helping Millions Find Nonpartisan Election Info in 2020 (Blog) 11/19/2020 The 2020 election cycle saw record voter turnout and for the League of Women Voters Education…
Alexa, what time are my polls open? (Blog) 11/2/2020 With so much at stake this election, it’s crucial to equip ourselves, as voters, with the necessary information we need — whether it’s developing a…