LWV speaks out against President Trump's recent call to nationalize elections. "Silence is complicity. Defending democracy requires action, right now, and without further delay.” www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
04.02.2026 16:23 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0LWV speaks out against President Trump's recent call to nationalize elections. "Silence is complicity. Defending democracy requires action, right now, and without further delay.” www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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ICYMI: The League joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LUAC) in calling on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents involving federal immigration enforcement personnel.
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You can also visit voterreg.dmv.ny.gov to register to vote or change your party designation online.
The deadline is February 14th. Don’t wait—make your voice count.
You can:
Visit elections.ny.gov to:
- Find your County Board of Elections, any NYS Agency-Based voter registration center, or your local DMV to file in person
- Fill out a printable version of the application and mail it
- Update or confirm your party registration online
Make sure your party registration is up to date by February 14th.
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Join us and the Let NY Vote Coalition in Albany on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 to demand that the state legislature pass the Let New York Vote legislative priorities, and other essential voting reforms.
Register TODAY, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose courageous leadership and unwavering belief in equality strengthened the promise of democracy. The League of Women Voters NYS remains inspired by his call for fairness, dignity, and civic responsibility.
19.01.2026 17:11 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Happy Holidays form the League of Women Voters NYS! Sending best wishes for peace, happiness, and good health throughout the season.☃️
24.12.2025 16:43 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The ERIC bill (S1356A/A3649B) has been signed- strengthening voter protection and election integrity and efficiency in NYS! Thank you to @governor.ny.gov and to the bill sponsors @jamesskoufis.bsky.social and AM Taylor for all their hard work to improve NYS elections!
12.12.2025 22:51 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0The League of Women Voters NYS sent a letter to Governor Hochul yesterday asking her to sign the ERIC bill. To read the full letter click the link, lwvny.org/wp-content/u...
09.12.2025 20:19 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Donate today and help protect our democracy for generations to come. www.lwvny.org/donate/
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Together, we can build a healthier democracy one voter, one student, one community at a time.
Your gift will provide funds to:
• Strengthen democracy through our civic education initiatives
• Support our state-wide youth leadership programs
• Empower New Yorkers to push back against misinformation
This Giving Tuesday, invest in the power of informed voters and a stronger New York. When you support LWVNYS, you fuel nonpartisan work that educates, engages, and empowers communities across our state.
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Join us in becoming a Democracy Defender as we discuss "Power Mapping through the Lens of DDDA"!
TONIGHT, November 18th at 6pm, register TODAY! us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
During this webinar we will discuss the facts of the Democracy During Detention Act and learn more about the campaign and how to take action.
Join us TOMORROW November 18th at 6pm, register TODAY! us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
Join us in becoming a Democracy Defender!
For our next episode we will hear from our LWVNYS Campaign Director, Clyanna Lightbourn to dive into the effects power mapping has on voter eligibility for incarcerated voters.
Be sure to join us TOMORROW, November 18th at 6pm for our next Democracy Defenders Webinar for a discussion on Power Mapping through the Lens of DDDA. us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
17.11.2025 19:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0It expands tools election officials already use in nursing homes and other facilities, ensuring democracy reaches every eligible voter.
17.11.2025 19:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Thousands of New Yorkers held in jail pretrial or on misdemeanors never lost their right to vote but face systemic barriers that keep them from casting ballots. The DDDA ensures equal access to the ballot by establishing uniform, accountable processes.
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During this webinar we will discuss the facts of the Democracy During Detention Act and learn more about the campaign and how to take action.
Join us November 18th at 6pm, register TODAY! us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
Join us in becoming a Democracy Defender!
For our next episode we will hear from our LWVNYS Campaign Director, Clyanna Lightbourn to dive into the effects power mapping has on voter eligibility for incarcerated voters.
Be sure to join us November 18th at 6pm for our next Democracy Defenders Webinar for a discussion on Power Mapping through the Lens of DDDA. us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
12.11.2025 19:20 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This bill makes Boards of Elections—not jails or volunteers—responsible for voter access, just as they already do in nursing homes. DDDA is about protecting civil rights and strengthening democracy for all.
12.11.2025 19:20 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The Democracy During Detention Act (S440/A2121) ensures that every eligible New Yorker in jail can register and vote. Thousands of people detained pretrial or on misdemeanors never lost their rights but face systemic barriers to the ballot.
12.11.2025 19:20 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Your service inspires us every day. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
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The League of Women Voters NYS would like to say Happy Veterans Day to all the brave veterans who have served our country!
Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedom and democracy.
During this webinar we will discuss the facts of the Democracy During Detention Act and learn more about the campaign and how to take action.
Join us November 18th at 6pm, register TODAY! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us in becoming a Democracy Defender!
For our next episode we will hear from our LWVNYS Campaign Director, Clyanna Lightbourn to dive into the effects power mapping has on voter eligibility for incarcerated voters.
Election Day reminds us how powerful access to the ballot is.
But across New York, thousands of eligible voters in local jails couldn’t participate — not because they lost the right to vote, but because the system made it nearly impossible to use it.