Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Voting is a fundamental right and all eligible voters should have the equal opportunity to exercise that right. We are dedicated to ensuring that our elections remain free, fair and accessible.

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LWVUS Blog August 18, 2022

Lincoln Memorial Sunset

Submitted by Orange Coast in August 2022.

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DC Reproductive Rights Depend on Statehood

by Anne Anderson and Kathy Chiron, LWV of DC

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The Big Debate, world premiere of an original play by Chris Garcia

The Big Debate by Chris Garcia

Submitted by Columbia Area in August 2022.

Event Date: 
08/23/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

University of South Carolina Aiken, Ethredge Center

With the national premiere of an original playlet, The Big Debate, this event brings to life the fraught friendship and the competition for recognition between voting rights stalwarts Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony.

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Constitution Day 2022: Secure Elections vs. Voter Rights: Can We Have Both?

A red face and blue face with mouths in a shout facing each other with red and blue bullets coming from their side, words 'Fake News', 'Indoctrinate' and 'Election Fraud' on red bullets, words 'Social Justice', 'Misinformation' and 'Suppression' on blue.

Submitted by Torrance Area in August 2022.

Event Date: 
09/17/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Lomita Library

 
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August 26, 2022 is Women's "Inequality Day"

Photo of four women with text" Women's Inequality Day, August 26, 2022"

Submitted by The National Capital Area in August 2022.

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Gainesville Sun Opinion: Supreme Court might put Florida lawmakers, not voters, in position to decide elections

Gavel - Social and Criminal Justice

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2022.

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Six of the current members of the Supreme Court are, or have been, members of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies. Members of this organization describe themselves as conservatives and libertarians. We have seen the decisions they issued in this recent term were consistent with this judicial philosophy. We expect the 2022-23 session to include more high-profile cases. One case they have agreed to hear has major implications for our democratic way of life...

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Tell Your Senators to Support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Time for Action

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2022.

Action Alerts

At this critical moment in our nation’s history, as the freedom to vote remains under threat, we need pro-voter legislation more than ever! Tell your senators to vote yes on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and live up to the full promise of American democracy.

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LWVUS July 28, 2022

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Submitted by Orange Coast in August 2022.

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The League's Impact on Redistricting

by the LWVUS Staff

In September 2019, the League launched its national redistricting effort People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM).

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LyftUp Rides to the Polls

Smart phone with navigation app displayed on dashboard if car

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2022.

Action Alerts

LWVUS and Lyft have announced a partnership to provide access to transportation to the polls on Election Day. Through its LyftUp Voting Access Program, Lyft will offer free and discounted rides for the upcoming midterm elections.

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Voter Registration at the Northern Idaho State Fair

Voter registration booth

Submitted by Idaho in August 2022.

Event Date: 
08/15/2022 - 12:00am to 08/22/2022 - 11:45pm
Event location: 

Community Library Network Mobile Van

Come visit the League of Women at the Northern Idaho State Fair! We will be located at the Community Network Mobile Van during the fair. We will be registering voters intermittently during early fair hours.

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Elections and Voting

Protect Our Vote John Lewis

SAFE (Safe, Accessible & Fair Elections) Action Team

An increasing number of people found their way to League membership in 2020, most citing their reason for joining as concern about the state of US Democracy. In response, the League formed a committee called SAFE – safe, accessible and fair elections. The 12-15 members who joined the early fall 2020 meetings identified the two areas in which they wanted to focus:

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