League of Women Voters ^®
Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

Democracy prevailed in 2022.

This year, our freedoms were on the ballot, from reproductive rights to equal access to the vote.

Despite anti-voter laws, mis- and disinformation, election deniers, and poll worker shortages, the American voters showed up to make their voices heard. We saw record-breaking voter turnout in many states across the nation, particularly related to early voting.

Budget Testimony 

The League testified at the Public Protection hearing on February 7th. Here is what we asked for: 

The League of Women Voters Utica/Rome Metro Area is seeking nominations of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from Oneida and Herkimer Counties for the 23rd annual Students Inside Albany conference.

THE PROBLEM
Our state constitution does not protect all of us. We need a constitution with broad protections for every New Yorker.
The current New York State Constitution fails to prohibit discrimination against groups who have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, immigrants, women, and pregnant people.
We must pass an equal rights amendment worthy of the 21st century that protects us all.