Top Ten open government stories of 2023 (part one) (News Clips) 1/3/2024 This story was originally published by Forward Kentucky. The central theme in 2023 was the continuing role of the courts in safeguarding rights…
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Election Mis- and Disinformation (Blog) 12/21/2023 Artificial intelligence (AI), which refers to a computer’s ability to imitate human cognitive abilities like problem-solving and learning, has been…, The League’s positions on a citizen’s right to know, citizen participation, and campaign finance apply to the issue of deceptive AI; voters deserve…, In October 2023, the White House released an Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial…, How You Can Counter AI Mis- and Disinformation With elections approaching, looking for mis- and disinformation is important. We’re all…
League of Women Voters Statement on Colorado Supreme Court Ruling (Press Release) 12/20/2023 WASHINGTON, DENVER — The League of Women Voters of the US and the League of Women Voters of Colorado issued the following statement in response to…
Our Greatest Achievements in 2023 (Blog) 12/12/2023 Some people refer to the years without midterms or presidential elections as “off-years.” The term implies that these years — like 2023 — lack the…, In one day alone — September 19, National Voter Registration Day — Leagues hosted 500+ nationwide registration events, registering an estimated 100,…, Leagues also worked to connect with their communities, reaching more than 1 million voters with election information through textbanks on League In…, For example, in Florida, we paired leadership trainings with voter canvassing and political letter-writing efforts. Our actions are often most…, Providing Election Information on 20,000 Races Administrators on VOTE411, our digital one-stop-shop for election information in English and…, In Allen v. Milligan, the LWVUS, LWV of Alabama (LWVAL), and partners submitted an amicus brief outlining how Black Alabamians in the Black Belt and…, Demanding Congress Act to Promote Women’s Equality For our second annual Women’s Equality Day campaign, LWV partnered with nonprofits, media…
League of Women Voters Remembers Justice Sandra Day O’Connor (Press Release) 12/1/2023 WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the passing of first female US Supreme Court Justice…
Fast-track legislative maneuvers hinder public participation, nonpartisan Kentucky group says (News Clips) 11/29/2023 This story was originally published in Associated Press. Weeks before Kentucky lawmakers reconvene to debate policy, a nonpartisan group issued a…
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…
LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on the Healthy People 2030 Objective to Increase Voter Participation (Legal Document) 11/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to its…
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…