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Climate Change's Impact on Rural Women and Girls

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Blog Post

The changes now occurring to the climate system around the world affect us all, particularly women and girls. By 2050, it “will push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty and lead to 236 million more women into hunger.”

Women in rural areas in particular are affected to a much larger degree than their urban-dwelling counterparts.

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2024.

News

It’s election season, which means there is a great opportunity to shape the futures of our communities.

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction of Alabama SB1

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

Today, in an important victory for Alabama voters, the Eleventh Circuit left in place a court order that temporarily blocks Alabama from prosecuting people and organizations who assist voters who are blind, disabled, or lack the ability to read or write in completing and submitting their absentee ballot applications.

Heather Koslov Named New National Development Director of the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters is proud to announce Heather Koslov as the organization’s next national development director. Heather will lead the League’s development team, using her talents to oversee strategic planning, organization, and the direction of all League fundraising activities.

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2024.

News

On Oct. 11, LWVNC President Jennifer McMillan Rubin joined U.S. House Rep. Wiley Nickel for “Fair Maps for North Carolina,” a virtual discussion about voting rights, partisan gerrymandering, and his bill, the FAIR MAPS Act.

Five Election-Related Legal Cases You Should Know About This Week

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

October 11, 2024

The League is at the forefront of the most important federal and state cases across the United States. Here’s a list of the top five election-related legal cases you should know about this week. For case summaries, timelines, and additional information regarding our litigation practice, please visit LWV’s Legal Center. For press inquiries, email us at media [at] lwv.org.

VOTE411 de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes lanza una nueva herramienta de financiamiento de campañas electorales para empoderar a los votantes

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

La Liga de Mujeres Votantes anunció el lanzamiento de una nueva herramienta de financiamiento de campañas electorales en VOTE411, su sitio web integral de información imparcial sobre elecciones.

League of Women Voters' VOTE411 Launches New Campaign Finance Feature to Empower Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

LWVFL, SPLC File Emergency Motion to Extend Voter Registration as Floridians Face Back-to-Back Hurricanes

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — LWVFL, with SPLC, filed emergency litigation to reopen Florida's voter registration after Gov. DeSantis missed extending the Oct. 7 deadline.

Event Graphic for 8Oct2024 Public Ed Policy Zoom

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2024.

News

On Oct. 8, 2024, on Zoom, we took an important look at the state of public education in North Carolina. View the recording on our YouTube.

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