U.S. Senate Rejects Threat to Clean Air Act (Blog) 6/21/2012 Last week we told you about an attempt by Senator Jim Inhofe and a vocal minority that would have eliminated an histo
Twitter’s take on Attorney General Holder visiting LWV’s Convention (Blog) 6/14/2012 On Monday, June 11, Attorney General Eric Holder addressed our National Convention.
The Daily Show takes on Florida’s New Voter Registration Law (Blog) 6/13/2012 Last night, the faux-news show The Daily Show took on Florida’s new voter registration law.
Reflections from a Poll Observer (Blog) 6/8/2012 As I wrote earlier this week, I was in Wisconsin on Tuesday to observe the recall election. It was a long day, but very exciting to bear witness to democracy at work.
Poll Watching in Wisconsin (Blog) 6/5/2012 More than 160 Wisconsin League volunteers are out in force as election observers while voters decide the outcome of the recall election for Governor Scott Walker and other officials.
UPDATE – Judges Scold Texas over Delays in Voter ID Case (Blog) 5/10/2012 Earlier this week, 3 federal judges issued an older scolding the Texas government on how it has handled a suit against its voter ID law.
Money in Elections – What the League is Doing (Blog) 5/3/2012 Special interest money in elections has been a problem for years. The issue was magnified by the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
Time is now for disclosure: Why the League supports the DISCLOSE Act (Blog) 3/29/2012 Today, a Senate Committee will consider whether we need disclosure of who is spending vast amounts of money in American elections. We are deeply concerned about election financing.
VOTE411.org, Super Tuesday’s go-to resource (Blog) 3/5/2012 10 states hold their presidential primary or caucus elections tomorrow. We want you and your family to have the information you need when you go to the polls. Visit www.VOTE411.org!
Martin Luther King: A crusader for voting rights (Blog) 1/15/2012 As we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us remember his lifelong passion and commitment to securing equality for all in American society.