U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog) 1/4/2019 U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Partisan Gerrymander Challenges (Press Release) 1/4/2019 The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a challenge to North Carolina’s 2016 congressional redistricting plan, one of the most egregious partisan gerrymanders in U.S. history.
One of the first acts of patriotism as a new citizen: registering to vote (Blog) 12/21/2018 After the election, I joined fellow members of the League of Women Voters of DC to register new voters at a naturalization ceremony. It was my first time at one; I was uncertain of what to expect.
Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog) 12/20/2018 Activists are arranging in-person meetings with incoming members of the 116th House of Representatives and dropping in to have conversations with staff members on the need for HR 1, the first bill…
League Submits Comments on VRA to U.S. Civil Rights Commission (Legal Document) 12/18/2018 LWVUS submitted comments about the federal government's role in civil rights enforcement on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Fall Report.
North Carolina LWV Demands District 9 Election Integrity (Press Release) 12/7/2018 LWV of North Carolina supports the Board of Elections’ decision to delay certification of the results of the 9th Congressional District election until a thorough investigation has been conducted.
Michigan voters approve two initiatives that strengthen democracy (Blog) 11/19/2018 This past Election day, Michigan voters approved Proposals 2 and 3, creating an independent redistricting commission and expanding access to the polls.
VIDEO: Stories from the Field - Georgia Election Protection (Blog) 11/15/2018 Every Election Day, we participate in election protection to ensure that voters are treated fairly. Watch our video to hear stories from real voters on Election Day.
Democracy Wins at the Ballot Box with Voting Rights Expansion in 2018 Midterms (Press Release) 11/8/2018 The League celebrates 2018 midterms voting rights victories in Florida, Maryland, and Michigan. When it came to issues of elections, voters overwhelmingly selected to expand voting rights.
LWV of Florida reaching those who care about restoring felon voting rights (Blog) 10/11/2018 This November, Florida voters will vote on Amendment 4, which would restore voting rights to ex-felons.