Will Fusion Voting Be Eliminated in NYS?
There are members of the current state legislature who would like to end the practice of Fusion Voting in New York State, and others who feel it is important to […]
Because of Her Story – A Smithsonian Initiative
Because of Her Story “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence” is part of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, “Because of Her Story.” The initiative is one of the […]
Court Reform Comes Alive!
(by Libby Hubbard, LWV Huntington former President, LWVNYS) Progress toward a major goal of a venerable Action Item appears achievable, beginning in the 2019 session of the new State Legislature […]
Who Was the First Woman Depicted on Currency?
The honor belongs to Arsinoe II, a Ptolemaic queen of Egypt, who appeared on a coin in the third century B.C., says Ellen Feingold, curator of the National Numismatic Collection. […]
We Need You!!!
As most of our members know, the Leagues in Nassau County sponsor and/or provide moderators for many candidate forums throughout the county during election seasons. These include school board elections […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the State Budget
When: Wednesday, April 17th, 7:15 pm Where: Levittown Library Who: NYS Senator Kevin Thomas and NYS Assemblymember John K. Mikulin Why: As New Yorkers, we pay among the highest taxes […]
In Memory of Three Exceptional Women
In the March issue of the VOTER, we mourned the loss of three of our long time members who were not only active in our League, but also exceptional women […]
Mental Health Care and Incarceration in NYS
“People who suffer from mental illness often need individualized treatment to help them cope. Overwhelmingly, our society has failed to provide such care in the community and instead has criminalized […]
The Hidden Carcinogen
1,4-dioxane is a hidden carcinogen lurking in everyday products. It can be found in up to 46% of personal care products, including baby products, shampoo, body wash, and lotions. It […]
Quoting African-American Women In Honor of Black History Month
Marian Anderson: “As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold the person down, so it means you cannot soar […]