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A new campaign announced Saturday, called Vote Local Now, is aimed at getting more people to the polls, especially African American voters. It’s spearheaded by the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, along with 904ward and The League of Women Voters.

League of Women Voters of Nashville Statement on Mass Shooting at the Covenant School

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Public Statement

NASHVILLE — The League of Women Voters of Nashville issued the following joint statement with the League of Women Voters of Tennessee and the League of Women Voters of the United States in response to the mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville.

What’s going on with Moore v. Harper?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Blog Post

On February 3, 2023, the North Carolina Supreme Court voted to re-hear Harper v. Hall, a case concerning redistricting. The North Carolina Supreme Court’s upcoming decision could upend a pending case at the Supreme Court that threatens our current system of political checks and balances.

Abortion Legislation is a Democracy Issue

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Blog Post

Without the ability to make reproductive decisions for one’s body, those who can become pregnant cannot participate equally in our democracy.

Further, since the Dobbs decision reversing the right to abortion, numerous state governments have introduced legislation directly or indirectly related to reproductive rights, challenging doctrines of US democracy.

PA Group Pushes to Educate Voters Ahead of Municipal Primary

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

As the municipal primary election fast approaches, there is an urgent push for more voter education in Pennsylvania.

League of Women Voters on the Ground Getting Voters Ready

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This story was originally published in Generations Magazine.

There is no “right” age to give back to your community. But for members of the League of Women Voters (LWV)—50 state League (and the District of Columbia), and more than 750-plus local leagues— there are key ways that leadership, which includes many volunteers older than age 50, is working to revolutionize our civic life. That work includes bringing people together, inspiring hope around government and expanding the franchise to new citizens.

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