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Democracy is under attack. From the recent U.S. Supreme Court Callais decision that severely weakened federal protections against racial vote dilution, to federal efforts to dismantle the landmark Voting Ri...
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With local elections just around the corner, giving our community clear and unbiased ballot measure info is more vital than ever. You don’t need to dedicate a huge amount of hours to make a difference–giving even jus...
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Why it is Crucial We Join Together to Protect Our Democracy “Any time someone proposes a new step between a person and their ballot, that is our signal to look closer... History gives us a consistent answer. The peo...
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Proposition 4 California Fair Elections Act (2026) In February 2026, the League of Women Voters of California, California Clean Money Action Fund, and California Common Cause officially launched the campaign...
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As election laws evolve and misinformation continues to cloud the political landscape, voting rights organizations are rethinking how they engage voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The shift comes as advocate...
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Election observers are people who observe various steps in the election process. In doing so, members of the public can provide independent verification of election results’ accuracy and counter attempts to discr...
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WASHINGTON, DC— As the countdown continues to the League of Women Voters' Unite & Rise for Voting Rights Day of Action on Saturday, August 8, communities across the country are responding with extraordinary energy ...
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The League of Women Voters is heavily involved in this action. BOSTON – A federal court on August 11, 2026, issued a preliminary injunction blocking the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing President Trump’s 2...
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FRANKFORT, KY — A federal court dismissed the US Department of Justice's lawsuit seeking to force Kentucky election officials to disclose sensitive voter information, including voters' dates of birth, driver's license ...
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NEWARK – A federal court on July 29th rejected the US Department of Justice’s attempt to force New Jersey election officials to turn over the state’s unredacted voter file, which contains voters’ sensitive inform...
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The most recent Supreme Court term came to a close with monumental decisions in several cases. This included major wins regarding birthright citizenship and mail-in voting, but also critical losses around campaig...
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WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Thursday evening July, 17: “The League of Women Voters stro...
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On July 17th at 4pm, a small but mighty group of roughly 25 people gathered on Buchanan Street and San Pablo Avenue in Albany, California. The date of this peaceful protest marked the sixth anniversary of Civil Right...
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WASHINGTON, DC — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump's removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Commissi...
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