US Supreme Court Rules State Courts Cannot Disqualify Trump on 2024 Ballot (Press Release) 3/4/2024 WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States's President Sania Irwin issued the following statement after today’s Supreme Court…
Collecting signatures to end gerrymandering (News Clips) 3/2/2024 This opinion was originally published by The Miami Student. Good government groups are active in Ohio again, and you might see some of them holding…
League of Women Voters Statement on Illinois State Court Ruling (Press Release) 3/1/2024 WASHINGTON; SPRINGFIELD, IL — The League of Women Voters of the US and the League of Women Voters of Illinois issued the following statement in…
Voting and Disability Rights Advocates Take Legal Action to Protect Mississippi Absentee Ballot Law (Press Release) 2/22/2024 GULFPORT, Miss. — Voting and disability rights advocates are asking to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Mississippi Republican Party and…
The Essentials of Fact-Checking: Know Your News (Blog) 2/22/2024 Any news source with credibility, integrity, and accuracy relies on facts. In a time where not all news is based in truth, it’s crucial to grasp the…, Within the vast landscape of news (digital, print, and television), knowing the source of your content will anchor you from the start. Seek out…, Consider this: what audience is a given account trying to reach, and how might that shape their story? Are there echo chambers present? Is the news…, Facts are facts; they are even-keeled, and they need no embellishment. They also don’t need to play on your emotions to get a reaction. …
Moments to Watch in 2024 (Blog) 2/20/2024 With a high-stakes presidential election, several critical cases before the Supreme Court, and anti-voter laws on the rise across, 2024 is set to be…, Check when your primary or caucus is happening at VOTE411.org. You can also use VOTE411 to find state and local elections and events year-round.…, The Selma 59th Anniversary Jubilee will feature dozens of events, including educational tours and workshops, cultural festivities and performances,…, In another memorable anniversary, President Biden’s 2021 executive order directed federal agencies to develop plans promoting voter registration and…, August 1: Poll Worker Recruitment Day Smooth, accessible elections depend on election workers! Volunteering is a great way to support your…, With as many as 1 in 4 eligible voters not being registered, it’s crucial that we go empower our communities not only to register but to check and…, September – October: Debate Season Candidate debates are a priceless opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on the issues we care about,…, Voting early can be a great option whether you need flexibility in your schedule, want to avoid Election Day crowds, or are just excited to cast…
One Person, One Vote: How Does the Electoral College Work? (Blog) 2/15/2024 When you cast your vote for President of the United States, you are not voting directly for a candidate. Instead, your vote — and the votes of…, Members of the Electoral College vote on behalf of a given state for the candidate that wins that state’s popular vote. For example, if a certain…, Put another way: the Democrats and Republicans in your state will both pick a group of electors at their conventions. When it’s time to elect the…, This method of allocating electoral votes means that, theoretically, a candidate could win a majority of the state’s electoral votes without winning…, In most cases, the slate of electors pledged to a candidate that wins a state will unanimously vote for that candidate and their nominee for vice…, The candidate who receives a majority, 270 electoral votes, is elected President. The totals are entered into the journal of the House and Senate and…, After the election is certified, the President and vice president are inaugurated on January 20. The Problem with the Electoral College…, On top of that, it has a major impact on local officers. During each presidential election, dozens or hundreds of congressional, state, and local…
A Woman, a Dad, and a League of Women Voters (News Clips) 2/14/2024 This story was originally published in Bar Harbor Story. Many might not think that the gift of voting is a gift of love or that the ability to vote…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. This isn’t just…, It’s estimated that by 2025, 50% of 14–24-year-olds will be people of color; this is a striking 11% increase compared to two decades prior. Younger…, Yet many voters are disillusioned with the democratic process. According to the University of Cambridge, young people’s faith in democratic politics…, How to Empower Young Voters Encouraging leadership and supporting initiatives driven by young voters allows them to take ownership of their…, Whether we’re sharing election information or supporting young-voter-led organizations, it’s important to speak about the issues that matter most to…