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Voices of the League
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Blog Round-up
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November 2013
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| On our blog, Voices of the League, we cover a variety of topics ranging from our work at all levels of the League, including emphasizing work accomplished in local communities across the country on our priority issues, marking important national developments, highlighting the work being done to grow and strengthen the League, and so much more. We hope you’ll take the time to see what we’ve been up to each month through this roundup. Thanks for making democracy work. |
Spotlight on:
November 25, 2013
Read President MacNamara's Huffington Post #GivingTuesday blog post on just some of what the League has done to increase political participation and strengthen our democracy -- and our country -- in 2013.
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By: Elisabeth MacNamara
11/04/2013
In less than 24 hours, polling places in many communities across the country will open their doors for voting. VOTE411.org has all the information you need to vote this Election Day!
Please Note: Election Day was on November 5, 2013
By: Elisabeth MacNamara
11/06/2013
On December 3, we ask that you think of the League as you reflect on the need to strengthen our country and our great democracy. Pledge to support the League’s work to engage voters and to increase understanding of major public policy issues on #GivingTuesday.
By: Elisabeth MacNamara
11/06/2013
Millions of Americans in states across the country cast ballots in some 5,500 local and state elections. Voters recognized that voting is your chance to stand up for what matters most, even during an “off-year” election.
By: Renee Davidson
11/07/2013
The League has been working hard to reform the nation’s campaign finance system, protect our elections system and keep big money out of politics.
By: Renee Davidson
11/15/2013
A look at the League's work to protect, engage and empower Americans of all backgrounds to exercise their right to vote.
By: Mary Jenkins and Mary Lou Urban, Co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York
11/15/2013
A guest blog post by the co-presidents of the League of Women Votes of the City of New York on their voter education work for the 2013 elections.
By: Renee Davidson
11/19/2013
From organizing protests and petition drives to filing lawsuits and writing legislative testimony, a look at how the League of Women Voters has helped protect voting rights in 2013.
By: Renee Davidson
11/21/2013
North Carolina Gov. McCrory alleged that slashing early voting was just a way of “compacting the calendar,” but the League believes that cutting early voting is clear and simple voter suppression.
By: Stephanie Drahan
11/22/2013
The League of Women Voters has challenged requirements that voters provide documentary proof-of-citizenship with their voter registration application forms in Kansas and Arizona.
By: Elisabeth MacNamara
11/25/2013
We’re thankful for our members and supporters who work tirelessly to advocate for free, fair and accessible elections
By registering voters, holding candidate debates and forums, fighting back against attacks on voting rights and more.
By: Renee Davidson
11/26/2013
What the League has done to lead efforts on comprehensive immigration reform and gun control legislation. |
Pledge to Support the League on #GivingTuesday
This Election Day, Thank You for Making Democracy Work!
#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work to Educate & Engage Voters
#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work to Protect Voting Rights
Leagues File Suit to Protect Voters in Proof-of-Citizenship Case
#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work on Immigration Reform and Gun Control
