Rally held in West Palm Beach to fight Roe v. Wade reversal (News Clips) 5/3/2022 This story was originally published on WPTV.com. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Demonstrators chanted with a shared message Tuesday outside the federal…
ICYMI: League CEO Speaks at Greenleaf Christian Church (Blog) 4/28/2022 Bishop William Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign and national board member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored…, But Nehemiah understood the assignment. He also understood his privilege. See, he used his privilege, his Trojan Horse status, to bring impacted…, When I was starting to understand my purpose, I happened to be working as a community organizer. It was then I learned about power — power…, But we don’t need those that mock us to tell us how to heal America. We don’t need them to tell us how to fix our lives. Because we know — we…, Greenleaf Worship Celebration from Greenleaf Christian Church on Vimeo.
Arab American Women in Democracy You Should Know (Blog) 4/26/2022 April is Arab American Heritage Month! This month (and all year long), we celebrate the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the Arab…, Charlene Mekled Elder: Judge In 2006, Judge Charlene Mekled Elder was appointed to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court by Michigan Governor…
DeSantis signs controversial voting bill, creates election crimes office (News Clips) 4/25/2022 This story was originally published in the Tampa Bay Times. TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Legislature to create an office within the…
League of Women Voters of Florida and Others Sue Over Gov. DeSantis’ Congressional Map (Press Release) 4/22/2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On April 22, the League of Women Voters of Florida joined Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute, Equal Ground…
Federal judge declines to issue restraining order against alleged voter intimidation (News Clips) 4/20/2022 This article was originally published in The Colorado Gazette. A federal judge has declined to issue a temporary restraining order after…
Voting Rights Act is hanging by a thread; FL ruling may allow Supreme Court to cut it (News Clips) 4/13/2022 This story was originally published in the Florida Phoenix. In an exceedingly rare federal ruling striking down restrictions on voting that the GOP-…
Women's Equality and Ending Sexual Violence (Blog) 4/13/2022 Content Warning: This blog discusses sexual violence and assault. Over the years, the United States has made significant social and legal…, Our role in ending sexual violence mirrors our role in making democracy real for all of us — we must continue to uphold our values of equity…, Even with the above laws in place, it is clear – we need the Equal Rights Amendment. While the ERA doesn’t focus on sexual violence, it sets a…
KANSAS CIVIC GROUPS FILE IMMEDIATE APPEAL OF LAWSUIT AGAINST VOTER SUPPRESSION LAWS AFTER WRONGFUL DISMISSAL (Press Release) 4/12/2022 TOPEKA, KS – Yesterday evening, the League of Women Voters of Kansas, Loud Light, Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, and the Topeka…, “After nearly a year of delays in the district court, we look forward to moving our case to the appeals court,” said Davis Hammet, Loud Light…, About League of Women Voters of Kansas: The League of Women Voters of Kansas is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed…
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…