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How Poll Workers, the Supreme Court, and Medical Biases Impact U.S. Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

News

LWVUS CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón, joined Our Body Politic to discuss threats and issues poll workers face protecting our democracy.

VICTORY: Federal Court Rules Pennsylvania Mail Ballots Without a Handwritten Date On the Outer Envelope Must be Counted

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

LWV Statement on Appeals Court Ruling to Undermine the Voting Rights Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement after the Eighth Circuit of Appeals ruled there is no “private right of action” for Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

Stand up to violence against women and girls by participating in the UN's #16DaysofActivism!

League of Women Voters Remembers Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter:

Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for.

This is for the election workers, voters, and League volunteers who empowered voters and defended democracy this year.

Fighting Mis- & Disinformation With the Democracy Truth Project

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

The Democracy Truth Project aims to strengthen democracy and restore trust in the electoral process by combating mis- and disinformation. The project leverages the extensive expertise of League leaders and partners to provide the public with information and tools to participate in our democracy and restore trust in the political system.

League of Women Voters Reaches Over 1.9 Million Voters in 2023 Elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, millions of Americans voted in pivotal state and local elections across the country. The League of Women Voters, the oldest voting rights organization reached over 1.9 million voters, the most ever for a non-federal election cycle.

League of Women Voters Reaches Over 2 Million Voters in 2023 Elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Public Statement

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, millions of Americans voted in pivotal state and local elections across the country. The League of Women Voters, the oldest voting rights organization reached over two million voters, the most ever for a non-federal election cycle.

Assault Weapons: What is Their Legality and Impact?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

In mass shootings, the number of people shot is six times higher when an assault weapon is involved and five times higher when a large-capacity magazine is involved. In an analysis, assault weapons accounted for more than 85% of deaths in mass shootings.

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