11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog) 12/15/2022 In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.
League of Women Voters launches 'The Alabama Channel' to boost civic engagement (News Clips) 12/8/2022 This story was originally published by AL.com. People who want to learn more about how state lawmakers make decisions about education, criminal justice, taxes, health care, and other issues have a…
Professor, author, historian: Kimberly Hamlin influences Miami community with her work (News Clips) 12/4/2022 This profile was originally published by The Miami Student.
LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on Healthy People 2030 Objectives (Legal Document) 12/2/2022 LWVUS submitted public comments to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the proposed Healthy People 2030 objectives. The League articulated why the objective to increase the…
Ketanji Brown Jackson Brings Needed Public Defense Experience to SCOTUS (Blog) 12/2/2022 In June 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson — the first Black woman to serve on the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) — was sworn in as an associate justice. Justice Jackson is the first former public defender to…
The League of Women Voters Champions a Democracy Where All Can Confidently Participate (News Clips) 11/17/2022 This interview was originally published in Noozhawk. LWV of Santa Barbara seeks to empower voters and defend democracy.
Beyond the Ballot: League of Women Voters of Athens County Defends, Advocates for Democracy (News Clips) 11/9/2022 This profile was originally published by The Post. The League of Women Voters of Athens County had already made its impact on local races prior to voters making their way to the polls and casting…
CT approves early voting ballot question, paving path to new law (News Clips) 11/9/2022 This article was originally published in CT Mirror. A majority of Connecticut voters said ‘yes’ to early voting in the state, opening the door for lawmakers to amend the constitution.
Voting Rights Groups Ask US DOJ to Guard Against Unauthorized Ballot Access in Texas (Press Release) 11/7/2022 LWV of Texas called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to publicly assert Texas election officials’ duty to maintain the proper voting ballot chain of custody as required by federal law, and to…
League of Women Voters will persist in efforts despite lack of cooperation from candidates (News Clips) 11/2/2022 This letter was originally published by BG Independent. The public can rest assured that the League of Women Voters of Bowling Green will persist in our efforts to encourage political responsibility…