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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

The League's History Sponsoring Presidential Debates

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Blog Post

Leagues Working for Civics Education

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

Blog Post

Civic education and involvement are key to a healthy American democracy. Included are stories from states across the country about the importance of civic engagement and the work that they are doing to promote it.

This blog highlights work in Florida, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.

League of Women Voters encourages letter-writing campaign against Ohio bill

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2023.

News

This story was originally published in the Oxford Observer.

The Oxford League of Women Voters is organizing a letter-writing campaigns against two proposed bills that they say would damage democracy in Ohio.

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