Fighting Voter Suppression

Fighting Voter Suppression

We challenge all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote.

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Event Date: 
10/07/2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Event location: 

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Many of us are concerned about the direction of laws that make voting more difficult. What are some of the forms of voter suppression that are visible today? 

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Action Alerts

The Wisconsin State Legislature is moving very quickly on several bills that would make it more difficult for Wisconsinites to obtain an absentee ballot or vote.

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As we celebrate the spirit of the Fourth of July, we are reminded that our nation's independence was built on the belief that people have both the right and the responsibility to shape their government.  Democracy is not a one-day celebration—it i

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Action Alerts

The U.S. Postal Service is accepting public comments on proposed regulations that would create new federal requirements for the handling of absentee and mail-in ballots in federal elections.

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Action Alerts

The United States Postal Service issued a proposed rule on June 2, 2026, that would erect barriers to mail voting. Provide public comment at the link provided in this LWVDE action alert by July 2, 2026.

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Public Statement

WASHINGTON, DC - The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Tennessee believes the health of our multiracial democracy requires that voters have a meaningful opportunity to choose candidates who can best represent the needs of their communities.

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Public Statement

WINSTON-SALEM —  Three voting rights organizations announced their appeal today of the recent federal court decision upholding restrictions to same-day registration in Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which targeted the voices

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Blacksburg, VA
Event Date: 
04/12/2026 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

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The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area agreed at its March 2026 Board meeting to support the “Shine the Light” activity of the Beacon for Democracy

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