How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms (Blog) 1/21/2022 On January 21, 2010, America experienced a pivotal shift away from a democracy that focuses on the needs of its people towards one that prioritizes…
Issues to Watch: Money in Politics and Financial Disclosures (Blog) 9/21/2021 The League of Women Voters fights for a system that is representative and accountable in its rules regarding money and politics. …
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In the Know: How the League is Transforming Money in Politics (Blog) 4/1/2021 For years, the League of Women Voters’ campaign for Making Democracy Work® has focused on five key areas: money in politics, voting rights,…, The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island has long been a strong supporter of campaign finance disclosure. In 2012, the Rhode Island League…
Reaching One Million Georgia Voters (Blog) 1/5/2021 Today, there is a critical runoff election in Georgia! Two US Senate seats that will determine control of the Senate and a Public Service…
The Electoral College: What is it good for? (Blog) 12/11/2020 Breaking down the Electoral College — its Origins and IssuesThe Electoral College is often not a well-understood entity. For starters…, The three-fifths compromise allowed for three-fifths of slaves to be counted, which resulted in more representatives in the …, Another issue is that the Electoral College doesn't support a multi-party system, wherein there would be additional candidates from other parties (e.…
VOTE411: Helping Millions Find Nonpartisan Election Info in 2020 (Blog) 11/19/2020 The 2020 election cycle saw record voter turnout and for the League of Women Voters Education…
We've Voted: What Happens Next in the Electoral College? (Blog) 11/5/2020 Election Day has come and gone, votes have been cast, and the final votes are being counted. This year, millions chose to cast ballots…, State governments mandate rules for electors and how they should vote. In 32 states, electors are legally bound to vote for their states’ popular…
Alexa, what time are my polls open? (Blog) 11/2/2020 With so much at stake this election, it’s crucial to equip ourselves, as voters, with the necessary information we need — whether it’s developing a…