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The Voting Rights Act of 1965

nighttime photo of people marching on a city street holding signs of letters that spell freedom to vote

Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the US that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. Research shows that the Act had successfully and massively increased voter turnout and voter registrations, in particular among black people. But over the last decade, states have passed laws making it harder to vote. The VRA needs to be fully restored to protect the freedom to vote.

Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grass-roots organization of volunteers committed to empowering voters and defending democracy. Founded in 1920, the League's purpose was to give newly enfranchised women sufficient information to vote with confidence. Today, the League of Women Voters of Bucks County, is dedicated to providing voter education and services and advocating for issues. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.

Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

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The rate of newspaper closures is accelerating, with a third of the nation’s papers expected to shut their doors by the end of this year. This trend brings grave implications for our democracy — and that is why the League of Women Voters cares.

july - celebrate democracy - the right to vote is the very essence of democracy

Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

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The right to vote is essential to a well-functioning democracy. There are many historic moments that occurred in the month of July to expand voting for previously disenfranchised American citizens. Here are some to commemorate.

Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

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Between now and November, candidates for many offices will be asking for your vote. But they must do their part to earn those votes. Learning where candidates stand on the two or three issues you care about can help you decide how to cast your vote. And there are several ways to find out — but only if the candidates participate.

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Presidential Candidates Must Answer Voters' Questions

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2024.

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Voters deserve to hear directly from the candidates campaigning to represent us at the highest level.

See which candidates have filled out our voter guides and demand the rest follow their example!

Why is New Hampshire the first primary? Here's what to know.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2024.

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This article was originally published in The Boston Globe.

Voters must cast ballots in the party they are registered for, and voters who are registered as undeclared may vote in either primary. In New Hampshire, roughly 40 percent of voters are registered as undeclared, according to Liz Tentarelli, the president of LWV New Hampshire.

League of Women Voters of Nebraska files amicus brief in Planned Parenthood case

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2024.

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This story was originally published in the Lincoln Journal Star.

A nonpartisan civic organization has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a case before the Nebraska Supreme Court over the law that added restrictions for abortion and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth.