Betty Keller: Ranked-choice voting would work well for Vermont (News Clips) 4/18/2023 This opinion was originally published in VTDigger. A bill that could profoundly change our elections in Vermont, S.32, has already passed with…
Activists Call for DC Statehood on Emancipation Day (Blog) 4/17/2023 DC residents recognize April 16 as Emancipation Day, a holiday commemorating the freeing of over 3000 people from slavery in 1861. In 2023, US…, Join LWV DC's Digital Organizing Community
7th graders turned their favorite subject into competition at 6th annual Civics Challenge (News Clips) 4/13/2023 This story originally aired on WCJB. 7th graders from Alachua County schools are competing face to face to determine who knows their government the…
Dolores Huerta & the Power of Grassroots Democracy (Blog) 4/10/2023 Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist and labor leader who has dedicated her life to fighting for democracy in the United States, both in the…, One of the key challenges facing democracy in the United States today is the growing inequality of wealth and power. As more and more resources are…, Today, Dolores Huerta remains an important voice for democracy and social justice in the United States. Huerta firmly believes that democracy…
LWV of Tennessee Statement on Expelled State Representatives (Press Release) 4/7/2023 NASHVILLE — The League of Women of Voters of Tennessee issued the following statement after the Tennessee State Legislature voted to expel…
Ambrogi and Senecal: "Voter Registration Systems Need Both Access & Security – How ERIC Helps State Government Strike the Balance (News Clips) 4/6/2023 This guest post was originally published in Election Law Blog. Much debate over election administration in the last 20 years has focused on the…
LWVUS Joins Letter Supporting LIHWAP (Legal Document) 4/4/2023 LWVUS joined coalition members in urging Congress to allocate $1 billion to continue the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)…
Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for City Council? (Blog) 4/4/2023 You may have heard that voting for local elected officials matters, but we want to simplify it. What does voting for mayor, city council, and school…, Each city council looks different in the scope of its powers, but these are a few responsibilities they might fulfill: Making City Policy: A major…, Voting For City Council Members So, why should you vote for your city council members? City councils can promote pro-voter initiatives. The…
Contemporary Women Activists You Should Know (Blog) 3/30/2023 In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating trailblazing women who advocate for equal rights and power our democracy. Read on to…, Byllye Y. Avery Byllye has dedicated her life to fighting for reproductive health, specifically health care and reproductive access for…, America Ferrera America is known for her work as an actress and author, but she also champions women’s and Latino rights. Along with Wilmer…, Jane Fonda Jane might be best known for her iconic work as an actress and model, but don’t be fooled — she’s an activist at heart…, Coretta Scott King Coretta Scott King was one of our time's most prominent women activists. Along with her husband, Dr. Martin Luther…, Winona LaDuke Winona is a writer, economist, and environmentalist dedicated to fighting for Indigenous land, sustainable…
Panthers on Politics | How to get involved during Women's History Month and beyond (News Clips) 3/28/2023 This conversation was originally published by The Pitt News. Although women gained the right to vote more than 100 years ago, there are still…