People in Public Service: Shelley Kneip, League of Women Voters of Thurston County (News Clips) 10/15/2023 This was originally published by Thurston Talk. Shelley Kneip of Lacey may be technically retired, but you would never guess that when you visit…
Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for Park Board? (Blog) 10/13/2023 You may have heard that voting for local elected officials matters, but why is that? What does it mean to vote for positions in your community?…, What Does a Park Board Do? Park boards are usually appointed by a city council or elected by voters to oversee parkland management and ensure…, Voting for Park Board Members With so much parkland to oversee, park board members make critical decisions for the community. Here are more…
PA Group Pushes to Educate Voters Ahead of Nov. 7 General Election (News Clips) 10/3/2023 This story was originally published on BCTV.org. As the Nov. 7 municipal elections fast approach, there’s a push for voter education in the Keystone…
Letter: The freedom to read is essential to democracy (News Clips) 10/3/2023 This opinion was originally published in InForum. The freedom to read is essential to democracy and guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S.…
Changes to Ohio's voter ID laws impact students (News Clips) 9/30/2023 This opinion was originally published in The Miami Student. In January, the state of Ohio adopted more stringent voter identification laws, and the…
LWVUS Submits Comments on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementation (Legal Document) 9/29/2023 The League submitted comments to the Council on Environmental Quality regarding its proposed revisions to its regulations for implementing the …
League of Women Voters works to register 18-year-olds for next presidential election (News Clips) 9/25/2023 This news segment originally aired on WBIR. Watch the segment below. Transcript
Election FAQ (Blog) 9/22/2023 Election Day doesn't have to be confusing! We're answering some of our most frequently received questions on casting your ballot. Am I registered to…, Can I register to vote on Election Day? This depends on what state you live in! Go to VOTE411.org, scroll to the "explore voting information by…
The Climate Crisis and the Urgent Need for Government Action (Blog) 9/21/2023 The climate crisis continues to devastatingly and inequitably impact the health and well-being of people and our planet. Climate change…, Fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and natural gas, are burned to generate energy. Diesel and gasoline are two examples. Burning fossil fuels…, In 2023, the UN’s International Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Sixth Assessment Report synthesis on climate change, finding…, The League advocates in favor of laws, regulations, and policies to mitigate climate change and its impact. We also advocate for the expansion of…
Advocates Raising Awareness on Voter Registration Day (News Clips) 9/19/2023 This story was originally published by Public News Service. Today is National Voter Registration Day, and advocates across New York and the nation…