This piece was originally published in VTDigger.

This commentary is by Dottye Ricks of Barre Town, a Reproductive Liberty Amendment liaison for the League of Women Voters, of which she’s been a member for more than 30 years. She is a retired public school and university teacher, an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Barre and a longtime member of the gleaning service group Community Harvest of Central Vermont. 

Tuesday’s election is just around the corner, and we want to remind you that your voice is powerful. Your voice is needed.  The League is here to provide comprehensive election information. Below are resources to share widely! 

Phoenix, Arizona—Today, following a hearing in a suit brought by the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ), a federal court issued an order to block unlawful voter intimidation at ballot drop boxes.

An article in last month’s newsletter described the new resource from Disability Rights California (DRC) that helps voters with disabilities to, as the title states, “Make a plan for successful voting!” Planning is essential for success in most things, and voting is no exception. However, as we all know, sometimes our plans don’t go as intended.