This country has waited too long for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to become part of the U.S. Constitution. Over 100 years later (some) women gained the right to vote, women and nonbinary people are still not guaranteed equality under the law. The League has been committed to the ratification of the ERA since it...Continue Reading
We all know that there will be candidates for various offices on our ballots in November – but candidates for which offices? Since this year is a year for electing local officials, the ballot will contain the names of candidates for Nassau County Executive, District Attorney, Comptroller and Clerk, as well as for the candidates...Continue Reading
The Democracy Defense Fund is designed to protecting voting rights and advance a more equitable democracy through advocacy and voter protection efforts. Our efforts to register, educate, and mobilize voters in the New American Majority must be accompanied by work to protect their voting rights and expand their access through persistent advocacy for a more equitable...Continue Reading
LWV East Nassau members Grace Felicetti and Ginny Carew spent a beautiful day at Cow Meadow Park helping people register to VOTE! Although you missed them, you can go to Vote411.org to register. For more information on how your voting rights in New York State, click here.Continue Reading
The Students Inside Albany (SIA) conference, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc., is designed to increase students’ awareness of their responsibilities in our representative government and provide the tools necessary for meeting those responsibilities. The conference will bring together high school students from across the state to...Continue Reading
Dear Leaguers, As we begin our new League year in these uncertain times, we will be working hard to continue to conduct our voter registration drives and to educate voters on the five constitutional amendments which will be on the ballot in November. We are forming a group of speakers who will make presentations to...Continue Reading
It’s not too late to register delegates or register as a visitor! Register online at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sZpfeEihvqiA-AOCUoRKMQ You can see the full Registration Kit here: https://www.lwvnyonline.org/convention/2021/Registration-Kit-2021-FINAL.pdf The Pre Convention Kit is also now available. View and download it by clicking here: Pre Convention Kit. In the Kit is all the information that will be voted on during the plenary...Continue Reading
The League of Women Voters is proud to host our annual Congressional Reception. Since the 19th amendment passed in 1920, various civil rights strides have been made to expand the right to vote and increase access to the ballot box. This event is aimed at reflecting upon these achievements and envisioning a future where we...Continue Reading
Even when you do your research, you can wind up with a purchase that doesn’t live up to a company’s claims. This article tells you what to do to avoid losing money when marketing claims prove inaccurate. Gather pertinent information. Find the company’s return and exchange policies. For instance, time limits for retail returns can...Continue Reading
They say that women talk too much. If you have worked in Congress, you know that the filibuster was invented by men. ~ Claire Booth Luce Picture CreditContinue Reading
