Can Partisanship Justify Racial Gerrymandering? (Press Release) 12/2/2016 SCOTUS to hear Arguments MondayWashington, DC – On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a landmark case on the critical intersection of racial…
10 Ways You Can Help Defend Our Democracy (Blog) 11/30/2016 1. Sign the League of Women Voter’s Petition“I stand with the League to ensure that elections are always free, fair and accessible. I will work…
Washington Post: Voting rights advocates brace for ‘biggest fight of our lifetime’ under next administration (News Clips) 11/30/2016 This article originally appeared in the Washington Post.By Vanessa Williams and Katie Zezima Voting rights advocates are furious at President-elect…
The 2016 Presidential Election WAS Rigged (Press Release) 11/23/2016 Voter Suppression Can Impact Outcomes Washington, DC – This year, and for several years, there has been a concerted effort in many states to…
Open Letter to the U.S. Senate: Oppose All Campaign Finance Riders to Funding Bills (Blog) 11/21/2016 November 21, 2016 Dear Senator: Our organizations strongly urge you to oppose all campaign finance riders and other “poison…
Our Work Continues Today (Blog) 11/9/2016 A message from Jeanette Senecal, League of Women Voters Senior Director of Elections: This was supposed to be a simple thank you…
Election Day 2016: Know Before You Vote (Press Release) 11/8/2016 League’s VOTE411.org Provides More Voter Information than Any Other Resource WASHINGTON, DC – Today millions of Americans will cast…
All the 2016 Election Information Voters Need (Press Release) 11/7/2016 League’s VOTE411.org Provides More Voter Information than Any Other Resource WASHINGTON, DC – As Americans prepare for Election Day, the…
New York Times: What to Expect While Voting, a Short Guide (News Clips) 11/3/2016 This article originally appeared in the New York Times. By Niraj Chokshi The next 24 hours may remind many of us of a simple truth: Voting is a basic…
LWVTN Sends Letter Opposing Purging Voter Rolls Based on Non-Voting (Legal Document) 10/26/2016 The League of Women Voters of Tennessee sent a letter to the TN Secretary of State urging him to consider allowing voters who had been purged from…