Our News and Announcements

Our News and Announcements

Stay up to date with our work and news.

Berrien & Cass Counties Articles

Early voting button
News

Early voting will be available from Feb 17 thru Feb 25.  The Berrien County Clerk’s office has put together an outstanding resource for voters which outlines county-wide agreement polling locations, dates, times, and voter information related to E

Early voting button
News

Early voting will be available from Feb 17 thru Feb 25.  The Cass County Clerk’s office has put together the following Public Notice detailing Early Voting Site(s) & Hours for Cass County - 

LWV US Icon
News

LWV urgers you to contact your elected officials to support legislation that stands up for your values. Take action on these crucial pieces of legislation.

Speak up on the issues that matter!

Book Club
News

LWVBCC MembersA note about our book choices and sites for 2025:

    • January 13 – The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams – at the home of Faith Schoon
    • February 24 – Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker J. Palmer – Niles Public Library
    • April 7 – James by Percival Everett at the home of Barbara Starke
    • May 19 – That Librarian by Amanda Jones at the home of Judy Scully
    • June 30 – John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg – Bridgman Public Library

You are invited to join us for these book discussions.

Enjoy these great books,
Faith Schoon

Michigan Voter Information Center
News

Michigan SOS Voter Information Center has published November 2024 General Election UNOFFICIAL RESULTS.

Subscribe to Articles

Berrien & Cass Counties Subscribed Articles

Blog Post

In recent years, the state of Florida has implemented an alarming series of policies that undermine voter participation, creating conditions ripe for mass voter intimidation. 

These instances of systematic voter intimidation are a dangerous and deliberate attempt to disenfranchise certain communities — led explicitly by state institutions. 

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.

Blog Post

As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state League, there’s so much to celebrate! 

News

This clip was originally published on C-SPAN.

Former LWVUS president and current vice president, Sania Irwin, was recognized by Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3) on the US House floor for her commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy.

News

This story was originally published by CMG Washington News Bureau and aired on KIRO7.

On social media, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been posting videos about the voting to try to correct false rumors about the overall process. The group also runs VOTE411, an online voter guide platform, and relies on support from members on the ground.