League Of Women Voters Registers Nearly 1,200 Area High School Students (News Clips) 4/4/2022 This story was originally published on the Chattanoogan.com. The League of Women Voters of Chattanooga announces they have registered nearly 1,200…
Racial Gerrymandering and the 2021-2022 Redistricting Process (Blog) 3/31/2022 Every ten years following the census count, our nation undergoes the redistricting process. Redistricting is the process of drawing state, local, and…, Previously, voters of color were protected from gerrymandering by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). Yet in the last decade, the Supreme Court…
Houston woman shares inspiring story on how she became a voting rights advocate (News Clips) 3/31/2022 This story was originally published by KHOU. HOUSTON — All month long, KHOU11 is sharing the stories of local women leading the way in honor of…
Government watchdog groups push for ethics reform in New York’s state budget (News Clips) 3/30/2022 This story was originally published in WSKG.org. ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – Government watchdog groups are making a push to include ethics reform in the…
Women Creating Their Own Histories: Staff Spotlight (Blog) 3/29/2022 Every day, we're creating women's history. The League is fortunate enough to have been a part of women's political power for over 100 years,…, When you think of incredible women, who comes to mind? Jessica Jones Capparell – Director of Government Affairs: I think of women who are fighting…, What is a challenge you've faced, personally or professionally, as a woman? Maggie Bush – Program and Outreach Director: I think most successful…, What is your favorite thing about the women in your life? MB: Women get the tough work done and then look around to see how they can support others…, What role do you think women have played and/or will play in our democracy? AG: Our Constitution was first crafted by white, land-owning men, who…
The Woman Who Argued 'Rucho v. Common Cause' Looks Back (Blog) 3/25/2022 March 26th marks the anniversary of the landmark Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina (also known as Rucho v. Common Cause) Supreme…, Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled that gerrymandering based on political party was not unconstitutional. What does this mean for voters? The case…, Tell us about your current work with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ). What made you decide to be a lawyer and focus on voting…
LWV Urges US House to cosponsor H.Res. 891, affirming the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the US Constitution (Legal Document) 3/21/2022 LWVUS sent a memo to members of the US House asking them to cosponsor H.Res. 891, a resolution which would affirm the validity of the Equal…
Climate Change Threats to Food and Water (Blog) 3/17/2022 Prepared by members of the League of Women Voters Climate Interest Group, Water Team and Food, Soils, and Agriculture Team The assumption that…, Agriculture: An Ever-Changing Landscape (Literally) Our nation’s agricultural land covers almost 1,000 million acres – that’s more than 35% of…
Ohio voter advocate dies at 90, uses obit to get out vote (News Clips) 3/16/2022 This story was originally published in the Associated Press. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Services were held Wednesday for long-time Ohio voting rights…
Legal Trends to Watch in 2022 (Blog) 3/15/2022 With the new year comes more litigation. In the past year, the League has continued our work of fighting against anti-voter bills and purges,…, Recently, the League had two wins in Ohio in Adams v. DeWine and League of Women Voters of Ohio v. Ohio Redistricting Commission. Both lawsuits…