Volusia County Subscribed Articles

Beyond the sound bites: League of Women Voters is a trusted source for over 100 years

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

News

This story was originally published in the Marion Star.

Since 1950, the Marion chapter of the League of Women Voters has provided reliable, nonpartisan information about issues and voting. While they ask candidates questions on positions for voting guides, the group never supports a particular candidate or political party. They do occasionally study and take positions on issues.

Editorial: A thank-you to League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

News

This editorial was originally published in the Star Tribune.

League of Women Voters of Minnesota's 2,300 members across the state are doing work vital to our democracy.

How Poll Workers, the Supreme Court, and Medical Biases Impact U.S. Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

News

LWVUS CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón, joined Our Body Politic to discuss threats and issues poll workers face protecting our democracy.

VICTORY: Federal Court Rules Pennsylvania Mail Ballots Without a Handwritten Date On the Outer Envelope Must be Counted

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

LWV Statement on Appeals Court Ruling to Undermine the Voting Rights Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement after the Eighth Circuit of Appeals ruled there is no “private right of action” for Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

Stand up to violence against women and girls by participating in the UN's #16DaysofActivism!

League of Women Voters Remembers Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter:

Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for.

This is for the election workers, voters, and League volunteers who empowered voters and defended democracy this year.

Fighting Mis- & Disinformation With the Democracy Truth Project

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

The Democracy Truth Project aims to strengthen democracy and restore trust in the electoral process by combating mis- and disinformation. The project leverages the extensive expertise of League leaders and partners to provide the public with information and tools to participate in our democracy and restore trust in the political system.

League of Women Voters Reaches Over 1.9 Million Voters in 2023 Elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, millions of Americans voted in pivotal state and local elections across the country. The League of Women Voters, the oldest voting rights organization reached over 1.9 million voters, the most ever for a non-federal election cycle.