The Student’s Inside Albany Conference promotes principles of democracy for our young people. Our objective is to:
On October 25th, the League of Women Voters of New York State, represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center), filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the
The League of Women Voters of New York State thanks all who attended last month’s episodes of our civic education and advocacy webinar series, Democracy Defenders. If you missed our previous episodes, click here to view. For our next episode we will hear from our
The League of Women Voters NYS mourns the loss of a remarkable League leader, Richard Rifkin. Richard’s life was a beacon of service, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the community he so deeply loved. Richard Rifkin’s tireless work to uplift others and his passion for
Our State DEI Committee meeting of October 6th was well worth the wait! At the top of the meeting, most attendees took the opportunity provided to them to speak to their local DEI-related efforts since meeting last June. This practice, continued from previous years, allows
Congratulations to Leagues that participated so successfully in the No Kings Day rallies across the state! I hope all your election-day preparations were rewarding and productive as well – registering, educating, GOTV-ing the voters to the polls! As of today’s “The Voter”, there are two
A huge thank-you to our local Leagues for continuing to promote VOTE411. By sharing it through social media, texts, and emails, we empower voters right where they are by helping them make informed choices. We’re also seeing voters use early voting exactly as intended, and
On September 10 the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area (LWVCA) held “An Evening in Defense of Democracy,” its kick-off event for “Unite & Rise 8.5” The focus was a timely topic: the security of our votes. More than 60 area residents were
Democracy thrives when every voice is heard and every vote counts. Together, we stand as protectors of that promise, uniting each month to champion fairness, strengthen participation, and defend the rights that keep our democracy alive. Enjoy this issue of the State Voter.
The ERIC bill and the MAID bill have been passed in the NYS Assembly and Senate! Now is the time for Governor Hochul to sign both bills so they can become law. Call Governor Hochul at 518-474-8390. Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) (S1356A Skoufis/A3649B Taylor)
On September 17th, Executive Director of League of Women Voters NYS, Erica Smitka sat with host Donna Seymour for an episode of North Country Matters. During the episode the two discussed the Leagues response to the political events of 2025 and ways for grassroots advocacy
In an effort to prepare our Local Leagues for the rapidly approaching election season, League of Women Voters NYS has developed a social media toolkit to prepare voters for the general election. This toolkit is designed to help you activate and engage voters in your
The VS Committee and the LWVNY Board have confirmed that the current LWVNY Empty Chair policy will remain in effect without alteration as adopted in 1971. This decision was not taken lightly. In response to the Direction to the Board, the VS Committee studied the
We accomplished quite a bit across the state, and we are proud of everyone’s dedication to the League. While the Survey’s window of time started after the general election, local Leagues were still quite busy! They worked in their communities by conducting 269 voter registration
LWVNYS and LWVUS are actively responding to last week’s deeply concerning efforts to undermine the election process, which is constitutionally a state function. We have seen the DOJ request voter information, casting doubt on the independence of state Boards of Elections, while also undercutting the
Broome-Tioga participated in voter education/registration activities in two recent naturalization ceremonies. In July they were entertained by the Southern Tier Barbershop Chorus’s renditions of patriotic songs. LWV’s Margaret Goodfellow presented from the floor. A former Student Inside Albany awardee was present in the courtroom observing
On Tuesday, September 16, National Voter Registration Day, LWVHSINF will be having voter information tables spread out all over the East End of Long Island—in Montauk, East Hampton, Springs, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Southampton, Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach, Shelter Island and Riverhead. On Thursday, September 18,
On Wednesday, August 6, partners from across the state gathered for the Democracy During Detention Act (DDDA) Convening, a strategy session to strengthen the campaign for S440/A2121. The convening focused on aligning messaging, building legislative momentum, and advancing the fight to guarantee voting access for
After a long, hot summer of relaxation and recuperation, it’s time to kick it into high gear. As the fall approaches, so does the general election, it is our responsibility as League members to educate and activate voters on our way to the polls. The
2025 Convention Summary The League of Women Voters of New York State Biennial Convention took place in Albany, uniting local league delegates under the theme Standing Together, Defending Democracy. Read here
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