Beyond the sound bites: League of Women Voters is a trusted source for over 100 years (News Clips) 11/5/2023 This story was originally published in the Marion Star. Each week, this series shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places,…
How Poll Workers, the Supreme Court, and Medical Biases Impact U.S. Democracy (News Clips) 11/3/2023 On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Karen Grigsby Bates talks with Virginia Kase Solomón, CEO of the League of Women Voters, about the…
League of Women Voters of the Mt. Pleasant Area provides helpful resources to local residents (News Clips) 11/2/2023 This story was originally published by EpiCenter Mt. Pleasant. With election time quickly approaching, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by unfamiliar…
Editorial: Debate excuses don't fly (News Clips) 11/1/2023 This opinion was originally published in the Times Union. Republicans running for local offices in Malta and Clifton Park, among other towns, refuse…
Virginia Admitted to Wrongfully Removing 3,400 Voters. Can It Recover Ahead of Pivotal Elections? (News Clips) 10/31/2023 This story was originally published in Mother Jones. Since announcing the improper removal of nearly 3,400 eligible voters from Virginia’s…
Maine lawmakers, gun safety groups call for assault weapons ban (News Clips) 10/30/2023 This story was originally published by Public News Service. Advocates in Maine for stronger gun safety laws are calling for a complete ban on…
See which states are expanding — or restricting — voting rights (News Clips) 10/27/2023 This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity. While restoration of the federal Voting Rights Act languishes in a split…
Opinion | How readers are working to renovate our democracy (News Clips) 10/19/2023 This opinion was originally published in the Washington Post. One of my recent columns offered a list of FAQs about democracy…
People in Public Service: Shelley Kneip, League of Women Voters of Thurston County (News Clips) 10/15/2023 This was originally published by Thurston Talk. Shelley Kneip of Lacey may be technically retired, but you would never guess that when you visit…
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past director inducted into Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame (News Clips) 10/12/2023 This story was originally published by WFMJ. Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past Executive Director Penelope "Penny" Wells has been inducted into…