Oxford's chapter of the League of Women Voters prepares for a busy election season (News Clips) 3/29/2024 This story was originally published in The Miami Student For Oxford’s chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV), the weeks leading up to…
Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: Breaking Down Barriers with Help From VoteRiders (Blog) 3/20/2024 In honor of Women’s History Month, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Jessica Jones Caparell, director of…, What is the League of Women Voters’ mission, and what are some of your key initiatives for 2024? Our mission is to empower voters and defend…, How is the League of Women Voters celebrating Women’s History Month this year? We are one — if not the only — active organization born out of…, What kinds of restrictions are blocking women from voting in 2024? The restrictions blocking women from going out to vote are similar to some of the…, We know that when women vote, we bring our whole household out to vote, so the League wants to make sure we're working with organizations like…
LWV Files Federal Lawsuit Against AI-Generated Robocalls Sent on the Eve of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary (Press Release) 3/14/2024 MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Today, the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and individual New…
LWVUS Joins Letter to Congress Urging Increased Funding for HHS' Office for Civil Rights (Legal Document) 3/13/2024 LWVUS signed onto a letter to the congressional subcommittees on Health and Human Services (HHS) urging them to double funding for HHS' Office…
Democracy Advocates File Brief in New Case Challenging New Jersey’s Primary Ballot Design (Press Release) 3/13/2024 NEWARK – The League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ), Salvation and Social Justice, New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice and New Jersey…
League of Women Voters helps voter register at Appleton DMV (News Clips) 2/26/2024 This story was originally published by WBAY News. The League of Women Voters is rolling out a pilot program in Appleton to help people register to…
Voting and Disability Rights Advocates Take Legal Action to Protect Mississippi Absentee Ballot Law (Press Release) 2/22/2024 GULFPORT, Miss. — Voting and disability rights advocates are asking to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Mississippi Republican Party and…
A Woman, a Dad, and a League of Women Voters (News Clips) 2/14/2024 This story was originally published in Bar Harbor Story. Many might not think that the gift of voting is a gift of love or that the ability to vote…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. This isn’t just…, It’s estimated that by 2025, 50% of 14–24-year-olds will be people of color; this is a striking 11% increase compared to two decades prior. Younger…, Yet many voters are disillusioned with the democratic process. According to the University of Cambridge, young people’s faith in democratic politics…, How to Empower Young Voters Encouraging leadership and supporting initiatives driven by young voters allows them to take ownership of their…, Whether we’re sharing election information or supporting young-voter-led organizations, it’s important to speak about the issues that matter most to…