Civil Rights
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
PA group works to educate voters on deadlines, registration, mail-in ballots
As the November 5 general election fast approaches, there's a push for more voter education in the Keystone State. It's National Voter Registration …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New data show massive drop in youth arrests, incarceration
The number of youth held in juvenile justice facilities in California and across the U.S. dropped 75% between 2000 and 2022 - according to a new …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
TX League of Women Voters participates in National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and volunteers with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters are holding voter registration events across the …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Local leaders revive Toledo’s historic 'Black Wall Street'
Toledo's historic Dorr Street Corridor was once the beating heart of Black culture, wealth and business in the city. Now, community leaders and local …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Court's 'home equity theft' ruling helps homeowners in NE, nationwide
A year-old U.S. Supreme Court case means relief for two Nebraskans who faced losing their homes and all the equity they had built, when investment …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Young Washingtonians spread word on National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and some young people in Washington state are encouraging people in their age group to ensure they're …
Monday, September 16, 2024
NV advocates ready for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday
National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, and voting-rights advocates in Nevada want to ensure everyone is set to make their voice heard in …
TX nonprofits address health disparities in Latino community
Nonprofits across Texas are coming together to address disparities in health care for the Latinx community. A report by the Commonwealth Fund shows …
Battleground state bonanza: Guidance for WI voters on campaign interactions
For the 2024 presidential election, Wisconsin has retained its status as a battleground state. That means voters are hearing a lot from campaigns …
Path cleared to November ballot for open primaries initiative
A proposal to end closed party primaries and use a ranked choice system will appear on the November ballot. With less than two months to the …
Access for all: Making voting easier for Pennsylvanians with disabilities
Disability Voting Rights Week is an annual call to action that occurs during the second week of September. It focuses on advocacy, celebrating …
AR volunteers prepare for National Voter Registration Day
Volunteers with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters are gearing up for National Voter Registration Day, September 17. To register to vote in …