Syracuse's League of Women Voters' initiative encourages voting at local schools (News Clips) 4/10/2024 This story was originally published in The Daily Orange Joan Durant, co-director of voter services at the League of Women Voters of Syracuse…
Oxford's chapter of the League of Women Voters prepares for a busy election season (News Clips) 3/29/2024 This story was originally published in The Miami Student For Oxford’s chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV), the weeks leading up to…
Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: Breaking Down Barriers with Help From VoteRiders (Blog) 3/20/2024 In honor of Women’s History Month, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Jessica Jones Caparell, director of…, What is the League of Women Voters’ mission, and what are some of your key initiatives for 2024? Our mission is to empower voters and defend…, How is the League of Women Voters celebrating Women’s History Month this year? We are one — if not the only — active organization born out of…, What kinds of restrictions are blocking women from voting in 2024? The restrictions blocking women from going out to vote are similar to some of the…, We know that when women vote, we bring our whole household out to vote, so the League wants to make sure we're working with organizations like…
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 Urges Congress to Reject Unconstitutional Change to the Census (Legal Document) 12/5/2023 The League urged Congress to oppose an appropriations amendment that would exclude undocumented immigrants from the congressional apportionment…