LWVA Supports Urban Farmers (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “There is another side to the League of Women Voters of Alameda (LWVA) that residents may not be aware of. The United States League of Women Voters takes positions on environmental issues and…
Voter ID Law Forum in Duluth [MN] (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Duluth. They say the bill is unconstitutional and reduces the likelihood of people voting. However, the main goal of the forum is to educate…
Ore. League of Women Voters Offers 'Vote411' (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “There is a new cost-free online superstore for Oregon voters seeking ballot information. The League of Women Voters has launched a comprehensive online non-partisan Election Guide throughout the…
Can Cash-Strapped Cities Afford the 2012 Election? (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “‘They're reducing the number of precincts and increasing the number of (voters) per precinct. And they're relying on the fact that people are relying on early voting, and at the same time…
Overcoming Obstacles to Photo ID Laws (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “... Another obstacle to getting the necessary ID is providing the necessary documentation, usually a birth certificate. Many do not have a copy of their birth certificate and obtaining one can be…
Voter Law Changes Backfire (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “The League of Women Voters and other civic groups have challenged the law in court. And rightfully so. Any law that mocks democracy and makes a problem worse should be scrapped.”
Ohio Committee Passes Election Overhaul Repeal (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “Voter advocates have urged state lawmakers not to make any changes to Ohio's election law before November, including repealing the new law. "Why rush to repeal a bill that is not in effect…
Ninth Circuit Rules Against Proving Citizenship, but for Voter ID (News Clips) 4/23/2012 “Setting the stage on a national level for this year’s elections, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on April 17 ruled that part of voter registration provisions of Arizona’s…
Florida Congressional Restricting Map Goes to Court (News Clips) 4/19/2012 “Lawyers for the Florida Democratic Party, some individual citizens and the coalition argued the map violates the Fair Districts standards in one of two constitutional amendments covering legislative…
[MA] Town Clerks Speak Out on Voter ID Proposals (News Clips) 4/16/2012 “Voter identification laws and other changes to polling are not expected to happen overnight, but before the changes are made, town clerks would like to have a say. ... State Rep. Anne M. Gobi...has…