A Woman, a Dad, and a League of Women Voters (News Clips) 2/14/2024 This story was originally published in Bar Harbor Story. Many might not think that the gift of voting is a gift of love or that the ability to vote…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. This isn’t just…, It’s estimated that by 2025, 50% of 14–24-year-olds will be people of color; this is a striking 11% increase compared to two decades prior. Younger…, Yet many voters are disillusioned with the democratic process. According to the University of Cambridge, young people’s faith in democratic politics…, How to Empower Young Voters Encouraging leadership and supporting initiatives driven by young voters allows them to take ownership of their…, Whether we’re sharing election information or supporting young-voter-led organizations, it’s important to speak about the issues that matter most to…
Opinion: 104 years and counting of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, expanding voting rights for all (News Clips) 2/13/2024 This opinion was originally published in Up North News Celebrating their 104th year, The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin discusses their…
League of Women Voters of Florida v. Lee (now League of Women Voters of Florida v. Byrd) (Legal Case) 2/8/2024
Ahead of Primary Election, Wisconsin Court Rejects State Legislature's Effort to Block Absentee Voter Protections (News Clips) 2/8/2024 This press release was originally published by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin MADISON, Wisc. — Today, The League of Women Voters…
What is a Presidential Caucus? (Blog) 2/7/2024 During presidential election years, you'll hear a lot of talk about caucuses. But what are they exactly, and how do they differ from primaries?…, A caucus may be "open," meaning voters do not have to be registered with a specific party to participate. Conversely, it may be "closed," where only…, The main differences between a primary and a caucus are that: Caucuses generally require voters to attend a multi-hour in-person meeting if…
LWVUS Joins Letter Urging President to Remove Anti-abortion Weldon Amendment from FY25 Budget (Legal Document) 2/1/2024 The League signed onto a letter to the President urging him to ensure that the Weldon Amendment is not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget.…
Livingston League of Women Voters Student Chapter Collects and Presents Letters to Mayor (News Clips) 1/25/2024 This story was originally published by TAPinto Livingston. After hosting an activity during Livingston's 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day…
Grassroots civic groups make national politics local (News Clips) 1/24/2024 This article was originally published by The Daily Northwestern. In anticipation of the 2024 presidential election, local civic groups are gearing…