Experience Florida's Elections Process From Within as a Poll Worker (News Clips) 9/6/2022 This story was originally published in Public News Service. Voting is one way to play a pivotal role in Florida's electoral process, and another way…
What are the Inflation Reduction Act and Budget Reconciliation? (Blog) 9/1/2022 On August 16, the President signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. The law approves more than 700 billion dollars in federal…, Because a reconciliation bill faces a sped-up procedure in the Senate, it is subject to the Byrd Rule. This allows senators to object to any…, A reconciliation bill requires a simple majority vote in both chambers of Congress and cannot be stalled in the Senate with a filibuster. The Senate…, Affordable Care Act Premium Subsidies The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers premium tax credits, which are income-based subsidies to lower an…, Excise tax on stock buybacks Publicly traded corporations have shareholders that own stock in them. When a corporation profits, it can pay its…
Power the South (Article) 8/30/2022 Power the South (PTS) is a campaign for Leagues, alongside regional and local partners, to strengthen our people-powered organizing as an antidote…, With so much at stake, including the attacks on reproductive rights, voting rights restrictions, voter disenfranchisement and purges, gerrymandering…, They did so by: Developing a shared understanding, vision, and on-the-ground efforts; Training and equipping Leagues and partners…, 2022 Campaign In September 2022, the League of Women Voters launched a tour to build power across the south. The tour's first year…
Missouri voters now required to show government ID (News Clips) 8/29/2022 This story was originally published on kmbc.com. Missouri voters are now required to show a current government photo identification. The Missouri…
League of Women Voters of NC releases video to fight election misinformation (News Clips) 8/26/2022 This story was originally published in The Daily Reflector. The League of Women Voters of North Carolina has released a video to explain how votes…
LWVUS Sent a Letter to the State Department on Summit for Democracy Priorities (Legal Document) 8/23/2022 The League engaged with the Summit for Democracy, hosted by the State Department, through civil society consultations over the course of the…
The College Voter's To-Do List (Blog) 8/10/2022 If you're heading off to college, this is probably the first year you're qualified to make your voice heard in our democracy. And the issues you're…, 4. Save these contacts If you need help while voting, there are hotlines you can call. Save these numbers on your phone: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-…
Are You Up On Your Voter Trivia? (Blog) 8/3/2022 Thanks to resources like VOTE411.org, you know where and how to cast your vote, but how knowledgeable are you on voting history? Quiz yourself and…, What percentage of US election administrators are women? a. Nearly 20% b. Nearly 50% c. Nearly 80% What is the average voter turnout for…
LWVUS supports Youth Voting Rights Act (Legal Document) 7/26/2022 The League sent a letter to the US Senate urging them to pass the Youth Voting Rights Act as a measure to support eligible young voters’ access to…