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Redistricting forum offers resources for citizens, activists
Thursday, Mar. 4, 2010
A redistricting forum Monday brought together a number of experts and policy makers who offered perspectives on the sticky subject of how to draw the political lines for the next decade.
Statehouse launches new website for Ladies' Gallery
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2010
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Ohio Statehouse today unveiled a new website that will serve as a resource for Ohio women in government and the Suffrage movement of the early 1900s.
Columbus Dispatch: Franklin County voters to be mailed absentee invite
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010
According to an article in this morning's Dispatch, Franklin County intends to send all registered voters an invitation to cast an early ballot.
Campaign finance updates needed in wake of court decision
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizens United case, League of Women Voters national President Mary G. Wilson sent a letter to the U.S. Senate yesterday urging an update of campaign finance laws.
American institution turns 90 Feb. 14
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010
The League of Women Voters celebrates its 90th birthday this year, with the official anniversary occurring next Sunday, Feb. 14.
Lossing Jones selected for national League fellowship
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
Metro Columbus League member Donna Marie Lossing Jones has been selected by the League of Women Voters of the United States as a Fellow of the newly endowed Ruth S. Shur Leadership Institute.
Voters' choices, not politicians', should prevail in redistricting
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
The following news release was issued Monday by the League of Women Voters of Ohio.
Wilson urges Congress to act quickly in aftermath of Supreme Court decision
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010
The League of Women Voters today testified before the Committee on House Administration in a hearing entitled "Defining the Future of Campaign Finance in an Age of Supreme Court Activism."
Take the League's democracy survey
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010
The following is an invitation from League of Women Voters national president Mary G. Wilson.
Shwartz recognized for lifetime achievement in pro-choice activism
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010
Longtime Metro Columbus League member Phyllis Shwartz received a Lifetime Achievement award for supporting reproductive choice at last night's dinner commemorating the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Accurate Census count translates to critical safety-net funding
Friday, Jan. 22, 2010
In addition to the need for an accurate population count for redistricting, a compelling argument for League involvement in the 2010 Census is the financial benefit to our communities from federal and state dollars allocated based on Census data.
Supreme Court decision sets off revolution in campaign finance
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010
The following is a statement by Mary G. Wilson, national president of the League of Women Voters, on today's Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
Senators lobbied to oppose attack on Clean Air Act
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010
In e-mail correspondence to U.S. Senators George V. Voinovich and Sherrod Brown, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus today urged against weakening of the Clean Air Act and asked the Senators to vote against the Murkowski Amendment.
New report outlines importance of stimulus funds to Ohio's economy
Monday, Jan. 18, 2010
According to a policy brief issued early this month by the Center for Community Solutions in Cleveland, federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have preserved thousands of jobs in Ohio during this recession.
Ohio ranks close to bottom in alternative energy
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010
According to an updated renewable energy database prepared by League energy specialist Al Rosenfield, Ohio continues to lag the nation in alternative energy.
Americans fail civic literacy test; take the quiz!
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010
According to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, 71 percent of Americans fail a basic test of civic literacy.
Supreme Court decision on campaign finance will change elections
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009
In a new opinion piece, League of Women Voters national president Mary G. Wilson describes what's at stake in the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on a controversial campaign finance case.
Legislature fixes budget shortfall with tax freeze
Monday, Dec. 21, 2009
Governor Ted Strickland and lawmakers were able to find a compromise solution to close the $851 million budget deficit, and on Thursday approved HB 318 (Sykes), Tax Freeze.
Observers provide updates on Copenhagen climate summit
Friday, Dec. 18, 2009
Eight League leaders have been in Copenhagen attending the United Nations Framework Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) as official nongovernmental organization delegates.
Tax credit available for contributions to state campaigns
Monday, Dec. 14, 2009
Ohioans looking for a way to reduce their 2009 taxes and make the campaign finance system more equitable can make a contribution of up to $50 to candidates for statewide or legislative office.
League delegation heading to Copenhagen for climate conference
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
Eight League leaders are set to attend the United Nations Framework Climate Change Conference (known as COP15) in Copenhagen this week as official non-governmental organization delegates.
Senators asked to include public option in health care reform
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
In e-mail correspondence to U.S. Senators George V. Voinovich and Sherrod Brown, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus insisted that public health insurance be part of any health care reform measure.
Federal lawsuit settlement to help low-income Ohioans register to vote
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
Low-income Ohio citizens will be ensured access to voter registration at Ohio public assistance offices as a result of a settlement agreement submitted to Federal District Court Judge Patricia A. Gaughan over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Judicial forum produces plan to change election of Ohio judges
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
The conveners of a two-day state conference that concluded Nov. 20 announced that they will work to build a coalition to support amending the Ohio Constitution to eliminate judicial elections.
Alternative energy panel debates science, politics
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
From wind turbines on Lake Erie to smarter collaboration between OSU and Battelle, ideas for solving the energy and climate change crisis abounded at last night's forum on green energy policy.
League applauds health care milestone, condemns anti-abortion amendment
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
In a news release issued Tuesday, League of Women Voters National President Mary G. Wilson praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) Nov. 7.
New democracy contest aimed at social studies students, teachers
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
Forget Monopoly. Forget the game of Life. A few students from Purdue have teamed up to put together a more exciting and interactive game, called the Digital Democracy Contest, that requires maneuvering watchdog websites sites.
League airs health care ad, 'Stand Up to the Lies'
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Last month, the League of Women Voters began airing a 30-second television ad condemning the intentional lies and desperate tactics of health care reform opponents.
Congress urged to include public option in health care reform
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
In e-mail correspondence to central Ohio's U.S. Representatives, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus insisted that public health insurance be part of any health care reform measure.
Statehouse News Bureau, Kluger garner good-government awards
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
The Franklin County Consortium for Good Government awarded the Statehouse News Bureau and Avram Kluger with its annual awards.
Lawmakers urged to support postponing tax reduction
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
In a letter to central Ohio's legislators today, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus urged lawmakers to support the Governor's plan to postpone final implementation of the 2005 tax cuts in order to preserve funding for education.
In Memoriam: Terry McCoy, 1939-2009
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Metro League member and League leader Terry McCoy died in her sleep overnight; she was 70 years old.
Ohio earns A in health care, D in housing on national report card
Monday, Sep. 28, 2009
Last week, Policy Matters Ohio and the Corporation for Enterprise Development released a comprehensive state-by-state assessment of family financial security, giving Ohio a "C" average on its policies supporting struggling families.
New health care reform resources answer voters' questions
Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009
Two new resources are available to help compare various proposals and to separate myth from fact in the health care reform debate.
Lawmakers asked to include public option in health care reform
Friday, Sep. 11, 2009
In letters to central Ohio's Congressional delegation today, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus insisted that public health insurance be part of any health care reform measure.
Public option must be part of health care reform
Thursday, Sep. 10, 2009
In a statement released last month to the President and the Congress, the League of Women Voters insisted that a public option is essential to any health care reform plan.
League objects to deceptive advertising by group with similar name
Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2009
The League of Women Voters of the United States has called on the “League of American Voters” to “cease and desist” from using a name clearly designed to be confused with the League’s in order to disseminate misleading information and block
Voter newsletter 'goes green'
Friday, Sep. 4, 2009
After the current issue of the League's Voter, available now, the newsletter will only be available online or in print copies offered to members with limited or no Internet access.
'Complete Count' strives for accurate 2010 Census
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Ohio could lose up to $12,000 in federal support for each person who is not counted in the Census next year.
Senators asked to support treaty on women's rights
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009
In e-mail messages sent today to U.S. Senators George V. Voinovich and Sherrod Brown, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus urged support for the Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Analysis offers insight into League's lawsuit against Ohio
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Linda D. Lalley, immediate past president of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and chief lawsuit negotiator, offers the following answers to common questions about the League's recently settled lawsuit.
Pearlman authors national article on health care
Friday, Aug. 14, 2009
Eleanor Pearlman, a Metro Columbus League member and health care specialist for the League of Women Voters of Ohio, has written an article now featured on the national League website.
Election reform plan includes League recommendations
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
Last Tuesday, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and Reps. Dan Stewart and Tracy Heard, both of Columbus, unveiled an election system reform bill that they hope will be implemented in time for the 2010 elections.
Henkener attends national redistricting conference
Friday, Jul. 31, 2009
Last week in Pocantico, New York, Ann Henkener attended a national conference on redistricting hosted by the League of Women Voters.
Coalition wins health care reforms in state budget
Friday, Jul. 17, 2009
After a six-month campaign, and over a year of laying groundwork, Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage won four major health insurance reforms in the individual insurance market that will result in nearly 100,000 adults securing health coverage.
Congress gets carrot, sticks for climate change vote; bill moves to Senate
Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009
In letters sent today to central Ohio's Congressional delegation, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus followed up on recent passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Redistricting contest proves that better lines can be drawn
Monday, Jun. 22, 2009
On Thursday, the League of Women Voters of Ohio announced the results of the Ohio Redistricting Competition, a project years in the making. Stuart Wright, a Metro Columbus League member, submitted one of three winning plans.
State settles historic election lawsuit with League of Women Voters
Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2009
The League of Women Voters of Ohio, the League of Women Voters of Toledo-Lucas County, and a dozen Ohio citizens reached a historic agreement with the State of Ohio to fix defects in the way Ohio conducts its federal elections.
Pearlman named to national health care task force
Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2009
Eleanor Pearlman, a Metro Columbus League member and health care specialist for the State League Lobby Corps, was appointed this week to the League's national Health Care Education Task Force.
U.S. Supreme Court rules for recusal when big donors involved
Monday, Jun. 8, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that judges should disqualify themselves from hearing cases to which donors are party if their contributions create the appearance of bias.
Curtin, Andrle earn Democracy In Action award for contributions to community
Friday, May 15, 2009
The League of Women Voters' premier citizenship award ceremony drew 150 central Ohioans to the Statehouse Atrium yesterday to recognize Mike Curtin and Fred Andrle for promoting civil discourse and citizen education through communications.
Census 2010 demands that everyone be counted
Thursday, May 14, 2009
With the 2010 Census less than a year away, the League of Women Voters is active in the national effort to ensure everyone is counted.
Congress lobbied on global climate change
Thursday, May 14, 2009
In an e-mail to central Ohio's Congressional delegation today, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus urged support for climate-change legislation.
Voinovich, Brown urged to cosponsor Fair Elections Now Act
Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009
In an e-mail to U.S. Senators George V. Voinovich and Sherrod Brown today, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus asked the senators to cosponsor the Fair Elections Now Act.
League releases climate change video
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
A video of the June 2008 National Convention panel "The State of Climate Change: What We Know and What We Don't" is now available online.
Climate change affects women across the globe
Monday, Dec. 15, 2008
Oxfam America, a national partner of the League of Women Voters, has assembled four stories of women around the world and how global climate change affects their lives.
Save energy, save money with simple household changes
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
As part of its national project on climate change, the League of Women Voters is publishing a series of articles focusing on easy changes that can make a difference in home energy usage and in home energy bills.
