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Voter Photo ID Law Bad for Texas (News Clips)

4/10/2012

“The nonpartisan League of Women Voters agrees with several points in the editorial. LWV also can find no proof of voter fraud which photo ID would prevent and is concerned Texas's suit poses…

Senate Maps Head Back to Court (News Clips)

4/9/2012

“‘The Court gave the Senate a second chance, but the Senate just did exactly what it has done in every redistricting cycle — drawn districts to protect themselves and their political allies rather…

Think You Have the Right to Vote? Not so Much! (News Clips)

4/3/2012

“...people in the social sector are starting to work together in more and better ways – the good people at Brennan Center..., League of Women Voters, Rock the Vote, and Voto Latino have been very…

League President's statement on the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, S. 2219 (Legal Document)

3/28/2012

The following statement Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President League of Women Voters of the United States on The DISCLOSE Act of 2012, S. 2219 was read for the Senate Rules Committee on March…

League of Women Voters Wants into SC Voter ID Suit (News Clips)

3/27/2012

“The League of Women Voters has asked a three-judge federal panel for permission to take part in a legal challenge to South Carolina's voter identification law, becoming the second group seeking…

Pennsylvania Adopts Voter ID Law (News Clips)

3/15/2012

“The Pennsylvania House passed a voter ID law by a 104 to 88 vote. ... [State Rep.] Mundy noted that many organizations, including the League of Women Voters, the American Association of Retired…

Legislature Listens to Voters, Rejects Barrier to Voting (News Clips)

3/14/2012

“The Maine State Senate today helped to protect voting rights by passing an amended version of LD 199. ...‘Maine's elections work. They are well-run and efficient,’ said Ann Luther of the…

Wisconsin Voter ID Law Ruled Unconstitutional (News Clips)

3/13/2012

"In its rush to enact a Voter ID law, the Wisconsin Legislature failed to pay attention to the Wisconsin Constitution. Luckily, the League of Women Voters had the courage to stand up and defend…

Changing Housing Districts in Hawaii Causes Voter Unrest (News Clips)

3/8/2012

“This isn't fair to these people – it isn't just, and it isn't right," said Janet Mason, from the [Hawaii] League of Women Voters. The latest shakeup again delays the Office of…

Don't Put Up Roadblocks to Registering Voters (News Clips)

3/1/2012

“Community voter registration drives serve a public purpose. They help get more people to the polls. In theory, at least, something considered a good thing ... That's where groups, such as the…