Oconee and Pickens Counties Subscribed Articles

Judge Allows Discriminatory Law Largely Impacting Youth Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

Despite clear evidence of harm to young voters, a federal judge declined to block North Carolina’s Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which makes it easier for lawful ballots cast during early voting to be thrown out through no fault of the voter.

League of Women Voters Unveils New “Unite and Rise” Artwork, Inspiring Civic Engagement Nationwide

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

On the heels of the one-year anniversary of the League of Women Voters’ Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative, the League announced the rollout of a new centerpiece artwork—imagery designed to showcase the power and impact of everyday people uniting and standing for democracy.

Behind the Art: An Interview with Andrea Pippins

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Blog Post

This critical moment, when our nation faces a constitutional crisis and our democracy is at risk, is rife with inspiration for artistic advocacy. In honor of our Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative to defend democracy, we collaborated with Andrea Pippins, a female artist and author originally from PG County, Maryland, to create an image that would inspire us through this fight.

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in March 2026.

Blog Post

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HHI-BA TEAMS

Voting Rights Groups Move to Intervene in DOJ Lawsuit to Protect Oklahoma Voters’ Private Data

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of Oklahoma and partners move to intervene in DOJ lawsuit to block release of sensitive voter data and protect voter privacy.

REPORT: Women Voters by the Numbers (2024)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Blog Post

With the 2024 election in the rearview and critical midterms approaching, we took a look at the power of women at the ballot box using data from the US Census.

League of Women Voters of Utah, ACLU of Utah, ACLU Voting Rights Project File Motion To Protect Utah Voters’ Privacy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Utah and the ACLU have filed a motion to block the US Department of Justice from accessing sensitive Utah voter data, including Social Security numbers and birthdates. The legal action aims to protect voter privacy, prevent federal overreach, and ensure safe, secure, and trusted elections in Utah.

Democracy Moves With Women

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Blog Post

Women play a central role in that participation. As voters, organizers, community leaders, and advocates, women shape how democracy responds to the realities families and communities face every day.

When women vote, organize, and engage in public life, they influence the direction of policies that affect millions of people nationwide.

Commentary: No more utility blank checks

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2026.

Press Mention

The Post & Courier - Lynn S. Teague, LWVSC, and Frank Knapp Jr., SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce.

Our state government is giving Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper a blank check to build a big gas plant to produce electricity at the retired Canadys coal plant in Colleton County. We've seen this before; ratepayers are still paying those debts today. The Legislature needs to limit ratepayer responsibility.

The Cost of Voting

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2026.

Blog Post

Op Ed

In South Carolina, proving who you are is not simple — and it is not free. A birth certificate costs $12, a driver’s license is $25, and a passport can range from $130 to more than $165, plus additional fees for expedited processing and delivery. For many women, name‑change updates add another $25 to $50. These costs fall unevenly on women who don't have a birth certificate that matches their legal name.