LOOKING BACK TO 2012
Dear Supporter, 2012 was a busy year. Not only did League volunteers, members, and staff work tirelessly to ensure all eligible citizens were registered and prepared to vote in the […]
THE LWVUS POSITION ON GUN CONTROL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE
We are all deeply distressed by the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut and share in the country’s grief. As leaders in your community, remember that the League of Women Voters is […]
AN HISTORIC EVENT FOR LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
On behalf of the League of Women Voters of New York State, Sally Robinson, President of the New York State league, rang the opening bell for NASDAQ on Election Day […]
ANALYSIS OF THE 2012 ELECTION
An enthusiastic audience was rewarded at our November 12th meeting with a fascinating breakdown of the Presidential election results delivered by Dr. Chris Malone, Associate Professor and Chairman of the […]
DEMOCRACY FOR SALE — AND WHAT WE DO ABOUT IT
FIVE CAMPAIGN REFORM EXPERTS TO BE FEATURED AT A SYMPOSIUM BACKING NY GOVERNOR CUOMO’S PUSH FOR FAIR ELECTIONS With the recent elections behind us and the outrageous unlimited sums spent, […]
BROADER MIDDLE EAST NORTH AFRICA (BMENA) INITIATIVE
The Broader Middle East and North Africa nations include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, […]
SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS VOTER PARTICIPATION
Voting is a fundamental right. Yet here in New York State, we continue to have one of the lowest rates of voter participation in the nation.