State of the Union Bingo! 2023 Edition (Blog) 2/7/2023 Democracy is not a game — but hey, we might as well have fun where we can! Join us in tracking the anticipated buzzwords for 2023's State of…
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About American Voting Rights? (Blog) 1/18/2023 The fight for voting rights is ongoing. One way to fight for a stronger future is to make sure we're up to date on our history. How well will you do…, 3. The following are forms of legalized racial discrimination that effectively barred Black people from the polls... a. Poll taxes b. Literacy…, 7. Women had the right to vote in this territory as early as 1869... a. Wyoming b. New Mexico c. Nevada d. Washington 8. The following voting…
11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog) 12/15/2022 2022 was a groundbreaking year in our democracy. We witnessed: a midterm election where voters came out in droves to take a stand against…, 1. You Protected 17.7 Million Voters with Legal Action With anti-voter laws on the rise in the wake of the 2020 election, you supported our work on…, 4. You Implemented Fair Congressional Maps 2022 marked the end of the most recent redistricting cycle, during which congressional maps were drawn…, 8. You Learned More About SCOTUS Rulings, Election Laws, and More In a year filled with legal-ese and complex political strategy, you stayed…
Language Access is Key to Voting Rights (Blog) 11/23/2022 The midterm election has come and gone, but voting rights are still top of mind, especially for pro-democracy groups like the League. Even though not…, Language and Voter Access Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) requires that states or political subdivisions provide translated voting…, Eligible voters deserve equal access to register and vote under the law. Increasing the language accessibility of voting materials allows voters to…
What is a Runoff Election? (Blog) 11/16/2022 On December 6, 2022, Georgians will cast their votes in a runoff election for the position of US Senator. A similar event occurred in 2021, when…, The Racist History of Runoffs Georgia's runoff system has unfortunately been associated with a history of racist voter suppression. The…
Why We're Voting Early (Blog) 10/28/2022 In 2020, over 100 million Americans voted early in the presidential election — you may have been one of them. There are plenty of reasons…, LaQuita Howard, Marketing Manager I am planning to vote early because I prefer to cast my ballot before Election Day …, Megan Brown, VOTE411 Manager “My plan for the 2022 General Election is to vote early using the official drop boxes found throughout my county. I…, Maggie Bush, Former Programs and Outreach Director "I'll be making sure my spouse and I get our ballots returned by mail as early as possible…, Are you voting early? Share your reasons and encourage your community to do the same on Vote Early Day (in 2022, it falls on October 28). Make sure…
A Look at American Civics Education (Blog) 10/11/2022 I vaguely remember taking 7th-grade civics when I was 13. I imagine that we covered the structure of the US government and the process of voting for…, The funding of STEM education is an incredibly important investment, and my experience in the 6th-grade science fair led me to advanced science…, With this proposed investment, schools can offer students a more comprehensive civics education. Expanding civics education looks like going beyond…, There is a lot on the line in the upcoming midterms. Electing candidates who champion a free and fair democracy is as important as ever, and the…
Premiere: Early Voting and Voting Plan PSAs (Blog) 10/4/2022 With midterms less than six weeks away, now's the time to make your voter plan and make sure you know your vote early options! To get your friends…, Find us on YouTube
The (Not-So) Absolute Power of the Supreme Court (Blog) 9/27/2022 The US Supreme Court, in its modern form, holds a place of deference and respect in the minds of many Americans. Through its work, we've seen major…, The United States Constitution details the federal courts’ powers in two sections of Article III. Section 1 states that the judicial branch consists…, When the first Court was appointed after the passage of the Judiciary Act in 1789, it was composed of a chief justice and five associate justices. In…
TikToks to Get Out the Vote (Blog) 9/20/2022 There are a million ways to get-out-the-vote (GOTV), and when it comes to reaching new voters, one of the best methods is via the incredibly popular…, @lwvus Morning routine: Make a voting plan on VOTE411 for primary elections ✔️ #VOTE411 #VoteReady #PrimaryElection ♬ original sound - League of…, Show your loved ones how easy it is to get informed using our free, nonpartisan voting resource, VOTE411. At VOTE411, you can: Register to…, @lwvus This is your friendly reminder to register to vote! 🗳✅ #VoteReady #RegisterToVote #midterms2022 ♬ original sound - AnxietyGangOfficial , We love this playful reminder that voter registration is a big deal (and the lack of it is a dealbreaker). All areas of our lives are impacted by…, @lwvus #VoteReady with #VOTE411 ♬ original sound - They Call Me Locksmith , This video keeps it simple: your vote is your voice! We'd love to see you create a similar video with your friends. On that note... Create Your Own…