Preparing for Census Day 2020 (Blog) 3/19/2020 It’s 2020, and that means in addition to a presidential election, this year is also a critical census year.
What’s at Stake for This Census (Blog) 1/17/2020 Community organizing and advocacy will be an essential part of GOTC efforts this year. Here's what's at stake.
2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog) 1/3/2020 Throughout 2019 the League defended democracy in the courts on issues relating to voting rights, redistricting, money in politics, and improving elections.
Six Years Since Shelby Shows There’s More Work to Do. Here’s How You Can Make an Impact. (Blog) 6/26/2019 The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was one of the most important pieces of legislation of the 20th century. But in 2013, the Supreme Court gutted important sections of it in Shelby County v. Holder.
In the Know: Analyzing SCOTUS Hearing on Adding a Citizenship Question to 2020 Census (Blog) 4/24/2019 On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Department of Commerce v. New York, a case challenging the Administration’s decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census short form. Learn more…
Census 2020: One Year Out (Blog) 4/3/2019 In less than one year, on April 1, 2020, the Census will be in full swing. This process of counting will ensure that the political power, health, and safety of every community is maintained or…
Celebrating Women’s History Month with the Powerful Women of Congress (Blog) 3/28/2019 The League of Women Voters celebrated the record number of women serving in the House and Senate this year with a reception for the female members of Congress.
U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog) 1/4/2019 U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people.
Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog) 12/20/2018 Activists are arranging in-person meetings with incoming members of the 116th House of Representatives and dropping in to have conversations with staff members on the need for HR 1, the first bill…
Strengthening American Democracy: A Panel Discussion with the Center for American Progress (Blog) 7/17/2018 Monday morning, the Center for American Progress hosted a panel discussion examining pro-voter and anti-corruption strategies to make government work more effectively for American democracy.