16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Blog) 11/28/2023 This blog was written by the LWV UN Observers "Violence against women is a devastating human rights violation visited upon one in every three women…
Reforming the Electoral Count Act (Blog) 11/27/2023 Updated 11/27/2023. Congress attached legislation to update how votes are counted and cast by the Electoral College to the omnibus appropriations…, Congress’ Plans to Reform the ECA The Senate Bill In January 2022, a bipartisan group of Senators came together to discuss multiple…, Breaking Down the Changes Established by the ECRA The Senate and the House versions of the legislation had similarities and differences. But…
Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog) 11/23/2023 Giving thanks is a conscious — and sometimes challenging — act. My mother used to tell me you should wake up every morning and be grateful for…, Recently, we have experienced election worker shortages across the nation. In response to these shortages, everyday Americans and organizations like…, Yet local elections still see low turnout; some research suggests that only 27% of voters nationwide vote in municipal elections, as opposed to the…, I am grateful to everyone who dedicated time to researching their ballot and casting their vote. In particular, I extend my thanks to: …, Further, League members made more than 1 million voter contacts during textbanks in 2023 and reached out to 1,400 friends and family through our…, This is all on top of hosting thousands of educational events, rallies, forums, and trainings, and partnering with 100+ state and local organizations…
Fighting Mis- & Disinformation With the Democracy Truth Project (Blog) 11/13/2023 Misinformation occurs when someone unintentionally shares false information without the intent to harm. Ex. Your friend says that a ballot…, The Democracy Truth Project as a Tool Fighting Mis- and Disinformation The Democracy Truth Project, part of our Women Power Democracy campaign,…, Within the Democracy Truth Project, Leagues strive to empower their members as trusted messengers who can educate and inform their communities and…
Assault Weapons: What is Their Legality and Impact? (Blog) 11/9/2023 Assault weapons are firearms that can fire more and deadlier rounds over a shorter period than a handgun. Research suggests that banning assault…, The definition of an “assault weapon” varies under federal and state laws but generally refers to a semiautomatic weapon, sometimes with one or two…, The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban had several limitations: It did not apply to all assault weapons but banned 19 specified semiautomatic…, While it is hard to measure the full impact of the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, banning assault weapons can prevent mass shooting injuries and…, The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the proliferation of semiautomatic weapons in the US is a major health and safety…
5 Ways to Volunteer for Voting Rights (Blog) 11/8/2023 It's up to us to make sure everyone has the information and ability to cast their vote! Here are five ways you can empower voters and defend…, By volunteering to register voters, you can be the difference in whether someone is able to cast their ballot. Local and state Leagues host countless…, 3. Advocate for Voting Rights Legislation With proposed anti-voter legislation at a historic high, we the people must work to ensure that…, Can't carpool? Studies show that forming an election plan with someone makes them more likely to vote. In your next conversation, ask them how they…
The Election's Over — Now What? (Blog) 11/7/2023 You’ve cast your vote – so now what? There’s much more you can do to defend the issues that matter most even after you’ve submitted your…, Fight Post-Election Mis- and Disinformation Mis- and disinformation are major threats to the democratic process. They’re especially active…, Demand Congressional Action With newly-elected people set to take office in 2023, it’s important to let them know which actions you stand for…, Get Involved Find out actions you can take to defend democracy within your community by joining your local or state League. Leagues are constantly…, You can also support the League’s work to continue empowering voters. Thank you for empowering voters and defending our democracy!
What Fat Bear Week Teaches Us About Elections (Blog) 11/2/2023 Every October, more than a million people vote in one of the most anticipated elections of the year: Fat Bear Week. According to the National…, We Love Candidates with Good Narratives Many factors go into voters’ decisions in the FBW bracket. As with government elections, everything…, Election Workers Keep Everything Moving Okay, maybe the people running FBW aren’t exactly “election workers,” but much like the volunteers in…, Then we have all the folks setting up the technology that allows us to vote, counting our ballots, and otherwise allowing our highly democratic…, FBW also doesn’t make you jump through hoops to cast your ballot with suppressive measures like limited voting locations and hours or oppressive ID…, There are many ways we can make the process joyful for ourselves. A few ideas include: Going to the polls with friends; you can dress up,…
Choose Your Spooky Voting Adventure & We’ll Tell You Which Classic Monster You Are (Blog) 10/31/2023 A local election is coming up. What do you do? a. Lurk in the corner of a dark room, whispering registration reminders to your loved ones when…, It’s time to head to the polls. What do you take with you? a. An aura of hope (replacing your usual aura of dread) b. Several of your…
My Work as a League Representative at the UN: The Fourth World Conference on Women (Blog) 10/27/2023 This blog was written by Doris Schapira, former chief observer for LWV's UN Observer Group Little did I know when I agreed to represent the League…, At the UN’s charter conference in 1945, President Harry Truman invited the League to serve as consultants to the US delegation. Since then, LWV has…, Our early work was on the Beijing Women’s Conference preparatory meetings. In addition to lobbying the delegates to add wording about girls (and not…