Texans Allowed to Show Gun Permits but Not Student IDs at Voting Booth (News Clips) 12/7/2011 The League speaks out to protect voters’ rights and oppose state voter ID legislation at congressional hearing.
Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President, LWVUS at a Forum Entitled "Excluded from Democracy: The Impact of Recent State Voting Changes" (Legal Document) 11/14/2011 Thank you Mr. Conyers and member of the committee for holding this discussion which will help focus our nation’s attention on voter suppression legislation that is sweeping this country.
A WAR ON VOTING… (Blog) 10/31/2011 In 1920, the just formed League of Women Voters challenged state Leagues to increase voter turnout by 25%. The Alabama League noted: “…it is...difficult...to qualify for the vote in Alabama…”
High School Voter Registration (Article) 10/11/2011 The High School Voter Registration Project is a nationwide effort to encourage young people--especially young minorities--to register to vote.
Increasing Youth Vote Critical in 2012 (Press Release) 7/6/2011 Three Local Leagues Recognized for Outstanding Youth Engagement
McComish v. Bennett is A Poorly Reasoned Decision (Press Release) 6/27/2011 But Public Financing of Elections Survives
New Resource Aims to Help Thousands of Young Voters in 2012 (Press Release) 5/11/2011 League of Women Voters Unveils High School Voter Registration Training Manual
DOJ Decision Allowing Georgia to Block Voter Registration Undermines Voting Rights (Press Release) 4/28/2011 Washington, DC - The League of Women Voters is dismayed by the U.S.
President Urged to Protect Voting Rights (Press Release) 2/23/2011 Appoint Commissioners to Elections Panel