The LWVNYS Biennial Convention will be held on June 2-4, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Albany – Desmond Hotel (yes, it’ll be an in-person Convention). We have started to make plans for the Convention and your local League should, too. The Registration Kit was emailed, is posted on the state website, and is available here....Continue Reading
Last week, LWVUS shared its 2022 Election Impact report, highlighting your impact in the 2022 midterm elections. Despite anti-voter laws, election mis- and disinformation, and poll worker shortages, we saw record-breaking turnout last November. Together, we reached more than 27 million voters, our largest voter engagement program to date! I encourage you to celebrate your...Continue Reading
DEI Self-Assessment Surveys Many thanks to those who have completed or are near completion of the DEI Assessment Survey! Several have begun to come in to meet the deadline of April 1st, from both LWV individual members and from local Boards. It is a good sign that there are not many questions but please do...Continue Reading
The League of Women Voters NY supports Elder Parole S2423/A2035 and Fair & Timely Parole S307/A162. Both of these bills would allow the Parole Board to grant parole to those who have been able to demonstrate through their behavior while incarcerated that they are prepared to lead meaningful and productive lives. Neither bill mandates that...Continue Reading
Happy spring, League leaders! Last week, LWVUS shared its 2022 Election Impact report, highlighting your impact in the 2022 midterm elections. Despite anti-voter laws, election mis- and disinformation, and poll worker shortages, we saw record-breaking turnout last November. Together, we reached more than 27 million voters, our largest voter engagement program to date! I encourage you...Continue Reading
Dear State League Leaders, Our Transformation Journey activity this month was heavily focused on recruitment for our Framing the Future Working Groups. I want to thank all of you for sharing this important opportunity with your Leagues and for applying yourself if you did so! We are excited to convene these important member engagement groups...Continue Reading
In early January, police officers killed 29-year-old Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop. In a joint statement, the Leagues of Memphis-Shelby County and the US said: “At the League, we seek a democracy that values and cherishes every person. When our systems continue to enact violence on Black bodies, our democracy is not whole… We...Continue Reading
The LWV of Emporia, KS is tracking lawmakers’ votes on bills related to “gun legislation, Medicaid expansion, voting rights, K-12 and higher education, climate change, LGBTQ issues,” and other topics. The Newport, RI LWV hosted a vigil to commemorate the January 6 insurrection, pay respect to those who lost their lives, and encourage civic involvement in safeguarding democracy....Continue Reading
