League’s VOTE411.org Powers Voters Ahead of Super Tuesday Elections (Press Release) 3/5/2024 WASHINGTON — Ahead of the Super Tuesday elections in fifteen states, the League of Women Voters nonpartisan elections tool, VOTE411.org details state…
League of Women Voters in Flint aims to encourage voter education and participation (News Clips) 1/24/2024 This story was originally published by FlintSide. Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary is a little over a month away, taking place on Tuesday…
Top Ten open government stories of 2023 (part one) (News Clips) 1/3/2024 This story was originally published by Forward Kentucky. The central theme in 2023 was the continuing role of the courts in safeguarding rights…
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Election Mis- and Disinformation (Blog) 12/21/2023 Artificial intelligence (AI), which refers to a computer’s ability to imitate human cognitive abilities like problem-solving and learning, has been…, The League’s positions on a citizen’s right to know, citizen participation, and campaign finance apply to the issue of deceptive AI; voters deserve…, In October 2023, the White House released an Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial…, How You Can Counter AI Mis- and Disinformation With elections approaching, looking for mis- and disinformation is important. We’re all…
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…
5 Ways to Volunteer for Voting Rights (Blog) 11/8/2023 It's up to us to make sure everyone has the information and ability to cast their vote! Here are five ways you can empower voters and defend…, By volunteering to register voters, you can be the difference in whether someone is able to cast their ballot. Local and state Leagues host countless…, 3. Advocate for Voting Rights Legislation With proposed anti-voter legislation at a historic high, we the people must work to ensure that…, Can't carpool? Studies show that forming an election plan with someone makes them more likely to vote. In your next conversation, ask them how they…
Editorial: A thank-you to League of Women Voters (News Clips) 11/5/2023 This editorial was originally published in the Star Tribune. Opinion editor's note: Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune…
League of Women Voters of the Mt. Pleasant Area provides helpful resources to local residents (News Clips) 11/2/2023 This story was originally published by EpiCenter Mt. Pleasant. With election time quickly approaching, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by unfamiliar…
LWVUS Joins Letter Urging President to Finalize Rule on Health Coverage for DACA Recipients (Legal Document) 10/16/2023 The League signed onto a letter to the President urging him to direct the Administration to finalize the proposed rule to allow recipients of the…
LWVUS Weighs in on Use of AI in Campaign Ads (Legal Document) 10/16/2023 LWVUS submitted comments to the Federal Election Commission’s public comment period about the use of AI in campaign ads. Public Citizen submitted the…