Four Reasons Why We’re Excited About National Voter Registration Day 2014 (Blog) 8/6/2014 Our favorite holiday is coming! Here are some reasons why this year’s National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) will be the biggest ever.
Why I Urged the EPA to Limit Carbon Pollution – And Why You Should, Too (Blog) 8/4/2014 Power plants are responsible for 40 percent of the carbon pollution in the United States, making them the single largest source of that pollution in the country. And while carbon pollution is…
Why We Must Revitalize the Voting Rights Act Upon Its 49th Anniversary (Blog) 8/1/2014 Voter discrimination cannot be tolerated in the 21st century. That's why we're pushing Congress to pass the Voting Rights Amendment Act, a flexible, modern answer to the problem of…
Raising Our Voices to Stop Climate Change (Blog) 7/30/2014 The League commends the EPA for taking the necessary steps to cut carbon pollution and fight climate change, while also urging the agency to establish even stronger carbon rules to protect our planet.
Don't Miss Out On Important Elections - Update Your Voter Registration Record! (Blog) 7/29/2014 Did you know you have to update your voter registration record every time you move? Luckily, it's easy!
Protecting Voters, Restoring Democracy (Blog) 7/28/2014 Earlier this month, we attended a panel on the Democracy Restoration Act, a bill that would allow those released from prison to regain their right to vote in federal elections.
Why I Helped Register Young Voters (Blog) 7/25/2014 As young adults, we should be at the frontlines in helping decide the path of our country if we’re going to make the future our own.
How the League Helps Ensure Voting Access for Americans with Disabilities (Blog) 7/25/2014 In celebration of the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), here are just a few ways the League works to ensure equal access to the ballot for Americans with disabilities.
How My Parents Inspired Me to Vote (Blog) 7/24/2014 Immigrants from Peru, my parents taught me that voting is essential in order for all citizens to have a voice in their country’s government.
Visiting the Hill – Keeping the Pressure On to Pass the Voting Rights Amendment Act (Blog) 7/17/2014 This week, the League attended a special meeting on Capitol Hill conducted by Senators Mark Begich and Harry Reid concerning voting rights.