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 Rights Act (VRA)...
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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 for the Cal...
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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 20...
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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 discredit e...
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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 ...
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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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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 advocates m...
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The Berkeley Police Accountability Board focused on several major public safety decisions and continued discussion on surveillance technology at its July 8 meeting. Board members discussed upcoming council votes on canin...
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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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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, drive...
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