Nonpartisan election resources available for Kentucky voters (News Clips) 11/7/2023 This story was originally published in Public News Service. As Kentucky voters head to the polls to choose the state's next governor, attorney…
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…
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…
The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog) 10/24/2023 In 2022, 23% of eligible youth aged 18-29 cast a ballot in the midterm elections, one of the highest midterm youth voter turnouts since the voting…, What Contributes to Leagues’ Success? League volunteers have continuously found that utilizing youth leadership gets students more engaged and…, Leagues have also found that building relationships with school staff, administrators, and trusted mentors can increase youth engagement. …, “We worked closely with the NYC Civic Engagement Commission to conduct in-person voting for the NYC's inaugural Citywide Participatory Budgeting,"…, League Successes in Their Own Words When asked, “What was your greatest success this Spring?”, Leagues responded: “Our registration…, What’s Next for LWV Youth Voter Engagement? In 2023 and 2024, Leagues plan to continue registering and educating youth to power our democracy…, Other Leagues are planning to expand their work and find more ways to support the needs of young people. “In our community, the young people…
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…
LWVUS Supports Designating 2024 as the Year of Democracy (Legal Document) 10/19/2023 The League of Women Voters urged Senators to cosponsor S.Res.333 to publicly recognize the importance of our government that is by, and for, the…
College Voter Guide: Q&A (Blog) 10/17/2023 Student loans. Protecting the environment. Racial justice. Affordable housing. Reproductive rights. Young people’s…, How do I know if I’m registered to vote? If I’m not, how do I register? You can check your registration, register for the first time, or…, I'm already registered at my hometown address. Should I change my registration to my campus address? If you’re registered to vote at the…, Can I vote somewhere other than my assigned polling place? If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, you must vote at your assigned…, I don't have transportation. Can I still vote? Absolutely! Check to see if your assigned polling place is within walking distance. Early…, What should I take with me to the polls? You may not need to bring anything to the polls, but to make things easier, you can bring:…, How do I decide who to vote for? Ultimately, your values and your community’s needs determine who you vote for. There are many ways to find…
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…
LWVUS Joins Comments for Mental Health Parity Under Private Health Insurance (Legal Document) 10/2/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States joined public comments on the proposed rule on mental health parity under private health insurance…
The Hyde Amendment: An Abortion Barrier Hiding in Plain Sight (Blog) 9/28/2023 Content warning: This blog contains brief mentions of medical treatment in cases of rape and incest The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal…, Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides medical benefits to people living with low incomes, including more than 16 million women of…, Upon the Hyde Amendment’s passage in 1980, the number of abortions funded by federal Medicaid dollars dropped from roughly 300,000 per year to a few…, South Dakota is the one state in violation of the federal standard and only funds abortions in cases of life endangerment. Seventeen states use state…, For individuals on federal medical programs who live in the 32 states and DC where state funds are not used for abortion services beyond federal…