League Of Women Voters Registers Nearly 1,200 Area High School Students (News Clips) 4/4/2022 This story was originally published on the Chattanoogan.com. The League of Women Voters of Chattanooga announces they have registered nearly 1,200…
Here’s what you should know about Senate Bill 90 before the upcoming Florida election cycle (News Clips) 4/4/2022 This story was originally published on WGCU.org. Senate Bill 90 passed in the Florida Senate and was signed by Governor DeSantis last May. Its…
Racial Gerrymandering and the 2021-2022 Redistricting Process (Blog) 3/31/2022 Every ten years following the census count, our nation undergoes the redistricting process. Redistricting is the process of drawing state, local, and…, Previously, voters of color were protected from gerrymandering by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). Yet in the last decade, the Supreme Court…
Federal Court Strikes Down Florida Voter Suppression Law (Senate Bill 90) (Press Release) 3/31/2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, a US federal court struck down key provisions of Florida’s Senate Bill 90 that equated to voter suppression. Chief US…
Houston woman shares inspiring story on how she became a voting rights advocate (News Clips) 3/31/2022 This story was originally published by KHOU. HOUSTON — All month long, KHOU11 is sharing the stories of local women leading the way in honor of…
Government watchdog groups push for ethics reform in New York’s state budget (News Clips) 3/30/2022 This story was originally published in WSKG.org. ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – Government watchdog groups are making a push to include ethics reform in the…
Women Creating Their Own Histories: Staff Spotlight (Blog) 3/29/2022 Every day, we're creating women's history. The League is fortunate enough to have been a part of women's political power for over 100 years,…, When you think of incredible women, who comes to mind? Jessica Jones Capparell – Director of Government Affairs: I think of women who are fighting…, What is a challenge you've faced, personally or professionally, as a woman? Maggie Bush – Program and Outreach Director: I think most successful…, What is your favorite thing about the women in your life? MB: Women get the tough work done and then look around to see how they can support others…, What role do you think women have played and/or will play in our democracy? AG: Our Constitution was first crafted by white, land-owning men, who…
Ohio Redistricting Commission changes course at last minute (News Clips) 3/29/2022 This story was originally published by the Springfield News-Sun. Mar. 29—For the fourth time, the Ohio Redistricting Commission stared down a…
The Woman Who Argued 'Rucho v. Common Cause' Looks Back (Blog) 3/25/2022 March 26th marks the anniversary of the landmark Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina (also known as Rucho v. Common Cause) Supreme…, Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled that gerrymandering based on political party was not unconstitutional. What does this mean for voters? The case…, Tell us about your current work with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ). What made you decide to be a lawyer and focus on voting…
Voting activist says decision to drop challenge to Ohio congressional map for 2022 is "painful" (News Clips) 3/24/2022 This article was originally published in Statehouse News Bureau. While other groups say they'll continue to fight, the executive director of the…