Inside Kansas Politics (10/23/2022) (News Clips) 10/23/2022 This story originally aired on Inside Kansas Politics. Jacqueline Lightcap with the League of Women Voters of Kansas discussed what voters need to…
These Influencers Use VOTE411! (Blog) 10/20/2022 Do you use VOTE411.org to find your: Candidate guides; Polling locations; Local voting rules; Polling hours; Early and absentee voting options…, Iléna Tovia A healthy body and a healthy democracy go hand-in-hand, right? Iléna Tovia, or "Momma Iléna," is both an anti-food-waste…, Shanna Yeh Because that "I Voted" sticker goes perfectly with a cute thrift haul. FashionTok mavel Shannah Yeh just moved to New York City, and she…, Teodora Marcella Sustainable fashion, Pride stories, and modeling are just a few of the subjects that actor Teo Marcella covers on their TikTok…, Taylor McGlashan As a law student, Taylor knows all about promoting people's rights. It's no wonder she's an advocate for the freedom to vote!…, You can be a VOTE411 advocate too! Check out our tips for creating a TikTok promoting this resource, and in the meantime, make sure to get your…
League of Women Voters Prepare for Election Day in Oklahoma (News Clips) 10/17/2022 This story originally aired on News on 6. The League of Women Voters said approximately 70% of Oklahomans who are eligible to vote are registered,…
Debate dodging: The latest threat to our democracy (News Clips) 10/15/2022 This op-ed was originally published in The Hill. In this age of hyper-partisanship and polarization, there is a dangerous trend in…
A Look at American Civics Education (Blog) 10/11/2022 I vaguely remember taking 7th-grade civics when I was 13. I imagine that we covered the structure of the US government and the process of voting for…, The funding of STEM education is an incredibly important investment, and my experience in the 6th-grade science fair led me to advanced science…, With this proposed investment, schools can offer students a more comprehensive civics education. Expanding civics education looks like going beyond…, There is a lot on the line in the upcoming midterms. Electing candidates who champion a free and fair democracy is as important as ever, and the…
Civic-minded Fargo woman builds 1st statewide voter guide for North Dakota (News Clips) 10/7/2022 This profile was originally published by InForum. When it comes to civic and community engagement, some people need to be “volun-told” what to do.…
Latina Activist You Should Know: Jamie Sarai Margolin (Blog) 10/6/2022 Each year from September 15 through October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, we honor the significant…, We tried our best to make a change. In terms of how Zero Hour started, I had a vision of youth across the US and the world marching for urgent…, Over the course of centuries of Spanish subjugation, the colonial project of "Mestization" encouraged people to leave behind their local languages,…
LWV Watches Oral Arguments in SCOTUS Racial Vote Dilution Case, Merrill v. Milligan (Press Release) 10/5/2022 WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League of Women Voters of Alabama stood in solidarity with Alabama voters…
Premiere: Early Voting and Voting Plan PSAs (Blog) 10/4/2022 With midterms less than six weeks away, now's the time to make your voter plan and make sure you know your vote early options! To get your friends…, Find us on YouTube
Experts: Colorado's Elections System is the 'Gold Standard' Nationally (News Clips) 10/4/2022 This story was originally published by the Colorado News Collaborative. For 102 years, the League of Women Voters has helped Americans understand…