Friends, Since the inception of the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, the League has monitored the developments and plans for the event on January 21. Over the past few weeks, organizers have obtained permits and security, disclosed additional information about the organizers and partner organizations, and shaped the grassroots demonstration as a diverse and inclusive...Continue Reading
Judie Gorenstein, VP Voter Services, JudieL728@aol.com Twenty-seven (27) local Leagues submitted their completed voter service surveys. Here is some of the data that has been collected. VOTER REGISTRATION 26 of the leagues collected completed voter registration forms. (Only one did not)Most of the leagues delivered them to their Board of Elections. 2 to 100+...Continue Reading
March in DC on January 21 – UPDATE as of Dec. 15, 2016 Thank you for the feedback that we have received from members both thanking the LWVUS Board for the decision to not officially participate in the Women’s March on Washington and for those who have requested the Board reconsider the decision. There...Continue Reading
The League is pleased to announce a coordination with the Lawyer’s Committee who will offer a hotline on election day for people having questions or issues at the polling places. Here’s the info that you can distribute or share with the public, media and others: As New Yorkers will head to the polls to vote...Continue Reading
