Grand Rapids, MI Supreme Court pauses 2020 redistricting order in Michigan gerrymandering casemlive.com - Malachi Barrett The U.S. Supreme Court is delaying a federal court order requiring Michigan lawmakers to redraw its political districts in time for 2020 …
African-American News Velma Bailey honored with Harriet Woods Awardstlamerican.com - www.stlamerican.com Velma Bailey was honored with the Harriett Woods Award for Exemplary Community Service from the League of Women Voters of Missouri. A former teacher …
Tampa Bay Timesadded this to PoliticsSt. Petersburg Nationwide ‘Stop the bans’ rally draws 250 in St. Petersburgtampabay.com ST. PETERSBURG — About 250 people gathered for the noon start of a St. Petersburg rally to protest the rising number of state restrictions on …
Alternative Pressadded this to Alternative PressSeattle, WA Seattle alt-rock princes Gypsy Temple share debut full-lengthaltpress.com - Jason Pettigrew Today AP is premiering the debut album from Seattle alt-rock quintet Gypsy Temple, King Youngblood. Formed by 20-year-old frontman Cameron Miles …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFlorida Legislature Teachers union, other advocates plan summit to combat ‘attack’ on public educationorlandosentinel.com - By Leslie Postal More than 1,000 people plan to attend a education summit in Orlando on Saturday, a event designed to showcase their anger with state leaders they …
The Washington Postadded this to OpinionsOpinion Florida’s change to Amendment 4 is travesty and a transgression of the people’s willThe Washington Post - By Cecile ScoonCecile Scoon is a civil rights lawyer in Panama City, Fla., and first vice president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. The arc of justice bent briefly toward Florida in November, when citizens
Lawsuits Supreme Court Justices raise questions on lame duck lawsuitiheart.com - wiba.iheart.com Conservative Justices on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court seemed doubtful hearing arguments from a liberal leaning group challenging lame-duck law passed …
Wisconsin Politics Erin Grunze: Constitutional boundaries need enforcementmadison.com - Erin Grunze | executive director, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin On May 15, the state Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning the legality of the December 2018 “extraordinary session.” The League of Women …
Prescott, AZ League of Women Voters to Hold State Convention in Prescottprescottenews.com - Judy Kelch The League of Women Voters of Central Yavapai County (LWVCYC) is hosting the bi-annual LWV of Arizona State Convention on Saturday, May 18 and …
Milwaukee, WI The League Of Women Voters Fosters The 'Citizen Component' To Addressing Leadwuwm.com - Susan Bence WUWM recently explored the challenges southeastern Wisconsin experiences in ensuring clean water to its citizens. Project Milwaukee: Great Lakes, …
University of South Carolina Requirements for South Carolina’s new voting systemwistv.com - Jason Raven COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Officials are taking steps to replace South Carolina’s aging voting system. Lynn Teague with the League of Women Voters of South …
San Luis Obispo, CA League of Women Voters to hold annual meeting June 8pasoroblesdailynews.com - News Staff The 2018 board of directors of the League of Women Voters. –The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County will hold its 2019 Annual Meeting on …
Schenectady, NY Schenectady school board candidate forum to be held Monday nightdailygazette.com - Zachary Matson @zacharydmatson| May 10, 2019 Schenectady City School District voters on Monday night will have a chance to hear from the six candidates running for three school board seats later …
Kentucky For the People Act returns political power to voters – where it belongscourier-journal.com - Fran Wagner, Opinion contributor Our current democratic system faces grave challenges. From corporate interests influencing politicians, to gerrymandered districts that strip voters …
Associated PressTennessee ACLU sues Tennessee over criminalizing voter signup problemsAssociated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is facing another challenge of its new law that would fine and potentially jail voter registration workers who don’t follow new rules. The American Civil Liberties Union,
Spartanburg, SC League of Women Voters of Spartanurg County to host elections workshopgoupstate.com - Chris Lavender The League of Women Voters of Spartanburg County will host a workshop Saturday for those interested in learning more about how to run for elected …
Tennessee Groups File Lawsuit Challenging New State Law on Voter Registrationmemphisflyer.com - Maya Smith Three groups filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging a new Tennessee law that would put substantial requirements in place for groups that …
Tennessee ACLU Sues Tennessee for Criminalizing Voter Signup Problemsnewsmax.com - www.newsmax.com Tennessee is facing another challenge of its new law that would fine and potentially jail voter registration workers who don't follow new rules. The …
Tennessee Politics Groups Challenge New Tennessee Law That Undermines Voter Registrationaclu.org - www.aclu.org NASHVILLE — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Tennessee, Campaign Legal Center, and Fair Elections Center filed a federal lawsuit today …
NOLA.comLouisiana State Legislature Louisiana redistricting needs to be ‘open, unbiased’ -nola.com In 2021 the Louisiana Legislature will be redrawing legislative and congressional districts based on the results of the U.S. Census to be conducted …
South Florida Sun Sentineladded this to South Florida NewsRon DeSantis Special interest groups putting the heat on Gov. DeSantissun-sentinel.com - Steve Bousquet Now that the 2019 session is history, interest groups are ratcheting up the pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign or veto major legislation. They face …
Indiana It's Election Day. Here's everything you need to know when you go to votesouthbendtribune.com - South Bend Tribune Report Primary election polling places in Indiana are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. If you don't know where to vote or whom to vote for, you can check …
OhioThe story of secret deals & careful calculations that went into GOP's effort to gerrymander Ohio's (now ruled illegal) congressionalcleveland.com - Rich Exner CLEVELAND, Ohio - For weeks in 2011, state-paid contractors, on leave from their public jobs for Republican lawmakers, worked secretly in a hotel …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo Letters to the editor, May 5thestarpress.com - www.thestarpress.com On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, we have the opportunity to select Republican and Democrat candidates for the General Election in November. Voting in the …
Money Funding for some attack ads, mailers, still a mystery in SCwistv.com - Jason Raven COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Some organizations who run attack ads around election time don’t have to say where they get their money from in South …
NBC Newsadded this to PoliticsOhio Court declares Ohio congressional map an unconstitutional partisan gerrymanderNBC News - Pete WilliamsThe state must come up with a new plan for the 2020 election, the unanimous three-judge panel said. WASHINGTON — A federal court said Friday that Ohio's congressional district map — drawn by the Republican-controlled
Right To Vote Elections Subcommittee Holds Florida Field Hearing On Voting Rightsiheart.com - wendi grossman The Broward voting debacle under the microscope this morning at a House Subcommittee field hearing on voting rights and election administration at …
PatchElectoral College Facts and Myths About the Electoral CollegePatch - Rosemary Heilemann The Electoral College is a puzzling system that often has people scratching their heads about how it works and why we use it. Join us for a history of …
The Wall Street Journal.added this to PoliticsFlorida House of Representatives Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Armed TeachersThe Wall Street Journal. - Arian Campo-FloresThe Florida House of Representatives passed a school-security bill allowing teachers to be armed and will send the legislation to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law. The
Harrisburg, PA Carlisle Area School District candidate forum set for May 15cumberlink.com - Sentinel Staff Members of the Carlisle Chapter of American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters and YWCA Carlisle will host a Carlisle Area …
