The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area Subscribed Articles

The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area Subscribed Articles

What's So Bad About Voter ID Laws?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Blog Post

Voter ID laws have long been debated in the United States. While supporters argue that voter photo ID laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud and ensure the integrity of elections, reality tells a different story. Not only do these measures disproportionately impact Black, Native, elderly, and student voters, but they also fail to effectively address any real issues related to election integrity.

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Lawsuit to Protect Voters in Arizona from Intimidation at Drop Boxes is Settled

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Public Statement

In October 2022, the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ) brought a lawsuit to protect voters from intimidation at ballot drop boxes in Arizona. A federal court found that defendants Melody Jennings and her organization (then known as Clean Elections USA)—as well as individuals working with the defendants—had likely violated voter intimidation laws when they engaged in surveillance and harassment of voters at ballot drop boxes during the 2022 election. The Court ordered them to immediately halt intimidating conduct. 

 

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League of Women Voters Marks 30th Anniversary of NVRA

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Public Statement

While we’ve made advancements in expanding voter access, some 30 years later, the fight for voting rights is far from over.

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Voter Registration Rates Highest in 20 Years

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

News

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

Liz Tentarelli, president of the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, said research shows increasing political polarization leads to greater voter interest and turnout.

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Protecting the National Voter Registration Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Blog Post

The League’s history of breaking down barriers to voting is perhaps best exemplified by its contribution to the passage of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) in 1993. This legislation makes it easier for all Americans to register to vote and maintain their registration.

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The Fight for Voting Rights is Alive in Tennessee

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Blog Post

LWV's legislative & policy coordinator shares her experience as a voting rights advocate in Tennessee.

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LeBombard: Legislators, pass sensible gun laws that majority of Texans want and need

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

News

This opinion was originally published in the Rio Grande Guardian.

The League of Women Voters of Texas president, Joyce LeBombard, wrote about the need for sensible gun laws in Texas.

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One cape family, three Black Excellence Awards, lifetimes of good. Meet the Morrisons.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

News

This story was originally published in the Cape Cod Times.

Jeanne Morrison was recognized for her dedication to African-American advancement in Massachusetts. The Centerville resident is the first Black co-president of the League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area.

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Voting Rights Advocates Prevail in Pennsylvania Voter Purge Lawsuit

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Public Statement

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today voting rights advocates agreed to dismiss a lawsuit that pitted them against conservative activist group Judicial Watch, in a lawsuit Judicial Watch originally filed in 2020 to force three Pennsylvania counties to remove thousands of voters from the rolls ahead of the 2020 election. 

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The League's History Hosting Presidential Debates

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Blog Post

The League of Women Voters became a household name in the mid-twentieth century as the award-winning sponsor of the US’s first televised presidential debates. Why did that change, and will the League ever host Presidential debates again?

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