Statement by Nancy M. Neuman, President, League of Women Voters (Press Release) 10/3/1988 STATEMENT BY NANCY M. NEUMAN PRESIDENT, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Good afternoon. I am Nancy Neuman, president of the League of women Voters. Thank…
League Refuses to "Help Perpetrate a Fraud" (Press Release) 10/3/1988 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 1988 LEAGUE REFUSES TO "HELP PERPETRATE A…
Redistricting (Topic Page) How Does Redistricting Work? The Census and Apportionment Every ten years, the US Census Bureau counts the United States population and uses the…, Redistricting Files Following apportionment, more detailed information is released to each state (plus DC and Puerto Rico) in the form of…, The Threat of Gerrymandering Historically, politicians have manipulated the redistricting process to expand or protect their own…, In 2019, the Maryland case (see above, political gerrymandering) was heard by the Supreme Court alongside the League’s case Rucho v. League of Women…, How We Fight For Fair Redistricting Maps People Powered Fair Maps™ In 2019, we launched the People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM) program to advocate…, New Laws For Fair Redistricting There are efforts at the state and federal level to create a fair and consistent redistricting process nationwide.…
Educating Voters (Topic Page) Why It Matters The leaders we elect make decisions that affect our daily lives. Elections are our chance to stand up…
Health Care Reform (Topic Page) Why It Matters The US health care system should provide all US residents with a basic level of quality health care at an affordable cost. …
League Joins Letter Opposing Trump Administration's Rescissions Package (Article) LWVUS joined a letter sent to the U.S. House and Senate urging the rejection of a $15.3 billion rescission package proposed by the Trump…, Group Letter Opposing the Trump Administration’s Rescissions (Funding Cuts) Package (sent to all House and Senate offices) May 22, 2018 Dear…
Fair Maps in Michigan (Page) Upcoming Hearings Your voice deserves to be heard! Here are ways you can elevate your voice and share about your community's needs with map drawers…, #inlineesform label { font-size: 16px; } #inlineesform input[type="text"] { height: 38px; background: #f2efef; border: 1px solid #c8c8c8; } #…, Connect With Your State League The League is working to ensure that maps are not gerrymandered, but instead, drawn fairly and transparently, through…
Fair Maps in South Dakota (Page) Upcoming Hearings Your voice deserves to be heard! Here are ways you can elevate your voice and share about your community's needs with map drawers…, #inlineesform label { font-size: 16px; } #inlineesform input[type="text"] { height: 38px; background: #f2efef; border: 1px solid #c8c8c8; } #…, Connect With Your State League The League is working to ensure that maps are not gerrymandered, but instead, drawn fairly and transparently, through…, Learn More
Fair Maps in New Jersey (Page) Upcoming Hearings Your voice deserves to be heard! Here are ways you can elevate your voice and share about your community's needs with map drawers…, #inlineesform label { font-size: 16px; } #inlineesform input[type="text"] { height: 38px; background: #f2efef; border: 1px solid #c8c8c8; } #…, Connect With Your State League The League is working to ensure that maps are not gerrymandered, but instead, drawn fairly and transparently, through…, Learn More
Fair Maps in Kentucky (Page) Upcoming Hearings Your voice deserves to be heard! Here are ways you can elevate your voice and share about your community's needs with map drawers…, #inlineesform label { font-size: 16px; } #inlineesform input[type="text"] { height: 38px; background: #f2efef; border: 1px solid #c8c8c8; } #…, Connect With Your State League The League is working to ensure that maps are not gerrymandered, but instead, drawn fairly and transparently, through…, Learn More