League of Women Voters helps voter register at Appleton DMV (News Clips) 2/26/2024 This story was originally published by WBAY News. The League of Women Voters is rolling out a pilot program in Appleton to help people register to…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. This isn’t just…, It’s estimated that by 2025, 50% of 14–24-year-olds will be people of color; this is a striking 11% increase compared to two decades prior. Younger…, Yet many voters are disillusioned with the democratic process. According to the University of Cambridge, young people’s faith in democratic politics…, How to Empower Young Voters Encouraging leadership and supporting initiatives driven by young voters allows them to take ownership of their…, Whether we’re sharing election information or supporting young-voter-led organizations, it’s important to speak about the issues that matter most to…
A League of Their Own (News Clips) 2/8/2024 This story was originally published in The Vineyard Gazette On August 18, 1920, The United States Congress ratified the 19th Amendment, and upwards…
Why You Should Celebrate National Voter Registration Day (Blog) 1/26/2024 Happy National Voter Registration Day (NVRD)! This year, we've seen firsthand how registering people to vote creates a stronger, more…, How You Can Get Involved in NVRD This is a great opportunity to make sure members of your community are registered so their voices are heard…
Slam Dunk! Bucks' Rim Rockers and Bango encourage young people to register to vote (News Clips) 1/8/2024 This story was originally published by WTMJ-TV. The energy was high and the game plan was simple — get hundreds of young people to vote! A total…
In their own words, new U.S. citizens look to voting in 2024 (News Clips) 12/24/2023 This story was originally published in NPR. PHOENIX — It was a very proud moment for Nilesh Patel. "It's the happiest day of my life," he said,…
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…
The League of Women Voters prep students interested in voting (News Clips) 10/26/2023 This story was originally published in the Oxford Observer. Lured by the smell of pizza and cookies coming from the writing center in King Library,…
The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog) 10/24/2023 In 2022, 23% of eligible youth aged 18-29 cast a ballot in the midterm elections, one of the highest midterm youth voter turnouts since the voting…, What Contributes to Leagues’ Success? League volunteers have continuously found that utilizing youth leadership gets students more engaged and…, Leagues have also found that building relationships with school staff, administrators, and trusted mentors can increase youth engagement. …, “We worked closely with the NYC Civic Engagement Commission to conduct in-person voting for the NYC's inaugural Citywide Participatory Budgeting,"…, League Successes in Their Own Words When asked, “What was your greatest success this Spring?”, Leagues responded: “Our registration…, What’s Next for LWV Youth Voter Engagement? In 2023 and 2024, Leagues plan to continue registering and educating youth to power our democracy…, Other Leagues are planning to expand their work and find more ways to support the needs of young people. “In our community, the young people…
League of Women Voters engages Delaware Tech students (News Clips) 9/29/2023 This story was originally published in the Cape Gazette. On National Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day, representatives from the…