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Two nonprofit organizations sue the Virginia Department of Elections for violations of federal voting rights law
By: Shannon Augustus

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A shout out to Boston Globe reporter Dan McGowan who pointed out in his daily "Rhode Map" emails that many cities and towns in Rhode Island have local referenda on the ballot this November.

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SAN ANTONIO - A federal court ruled Saturday against a key provision of Texas’ anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 in a victory for voting rights in the state.

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Research & Studies

The Rhode Island Constitution requires voters directly make certain decisions instead of the General Assembly.

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August 26, otherwise known as Women's Equality Day, marks the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted some women the right to vote.

Blog Post

This blog examines United States v. Idaho, a federal challenge to the near-total state abortion ban passed in Idaho.

Blog Post

On July 21, 2024, President Biden announced he was standing down from running for reelection.

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This spring the League launched One Person, One Vote, our long-term campaign to build the movement to end the Electoral College.

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Read the latest LWVRI Voter, and see an overview of recent events and activities around the state.

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