LWVTN, Tennessee Voters File Federal Lawsuit Challenging State “Bona Fide” Primary Voting Law (Press Release) 11/29/2023 NASHVILLE — The League of Women Voters of Tennessee and Tennessee voters Victor Ashe and Phil Lawson filed a federal lawsuit today…
Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog) 11/23/2023 Giving thanks is a conscious — and sometimes challenging — act. My mother used to tell me you should wake up every morning and be grateful for…, Recently, we have experienced election worker shortages across the nation. In response to these shortages, everyday Americans and organizations like…, Yet local elections still see low turnout; some research suggests that only 27% of voters nationwide vote in municipal elections, as opposed to the…, I am grateful to everyone who dedicated time to researching their ballot and casting their vote. In particular, I extend my thanks to: …, Further, League members made more than 1 million voter contacts during textbanks in 2023 and reached out to 1,400 friends and family through our…, This is all on top of hosting thousands of educational events, rallies, forums, and trainings, and partnering with 100+ state and local organizations…
LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on the Healthy People 2030 Objective to Increase Voter Participation (Legal Document) 11/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to its…
State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences (News Clips) 11/10/2023 This story was originally published in the Kirkland Reporter. The president of the Seattle-based League of Women Voters of Washington called the…
Ballot shortages in Mississippi created a problem for democracy on the day of a governor's election (News Clips) 11/9/2023 This story was originally published in Associated Press. People in Mississippi’s largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places…
Pro-democracy groups plan to monitor Shasta County election (News Clips) 11/6/2023 This story was originally published by Public News Service. Election Hero Day and tomorrow, "good government" groups will be monitoring the…
LWVUS Joins Letter Urging President to Remove ISDS in Trade and Investment Agreements (Legal Document) 11/1/2023 The League signed onto a letter to the President urging him to remove Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in existing free trade agreements and…
Maine lawmakers, gun safety groups call for assault weapons ban (News Clips) 10/30/2023 This story was originally published by Public News Service. Advocates in Maine for stronger gun safety laws are calling for a complete ban on…
See which states are expanding — or restricting — voting rights (News Clips) 10/27/2023 This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity. While restoration of the federal Voting Rights Act languishes in a split…
Opinion | How readers are working to renovate our democracy (News Clips) 10/19/2023 This opinion was originally published in the Washington Post. One of my recent columns offered a list of FAQs about democracy…