Oconee and Pickens Counties Subscribed Articles

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.

Submitted by South Carolina in November 2023.

Public Statement

Because of heavily weighted districts, most elections in South Carolina are decided in the primaries.
At present a very small percentage of voters turn out for these elections, usually less than 20%. Under these conditions, small groups can elect candidates who will shape government to reflect their preferences. Unfortunately, our most extreme fellow citizens tend to be among our most highly motivated. They vote in every election.
Instead of allowing them to decide how we are governed, we must all vote in the primaries.

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.

Submitted by South Carolina in November 2023.

Blog Post

The S. C. House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee to Examine the Judicial Selection and Retention Process has begun its work. The Committee is chaired by Rep. Tommy Pope and includes representatives William Bailey, Micah Caskey, Brandon Guffey, Robby Robbins, Ivory Thigpen, Chris Wooten, Weston Newton, Justin Bamberg, Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Russell Ott, Annen Thayer and Spencer Wetmore.

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.

League of Women Voters ^®
of Oconee and Pickens Counties

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Oconee and Pickens Counties Subscribed Articles