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League celebrates global democracy in Madagascar, Colombia, Azerbaijan
Thursday, Sep. 2, 2010
The Global Democracy Program at the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) continues to celebrate the League's 90th anniversary around the world.
Report demonstrates power of money in judicial elections
Thursday, Sep. 2, 2010
Has there been a money explosion in judicial elections? According to the authors of a new report, The New Politics of Judicial Elections, there has been between 2000 and 2009.
New video short, column mark importance of Women's Equality Day
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010
A new video from the National Women's History Museum and a guest column by national League President Elisabeth MacNamara for the National Conference on Citizenship round out today's observance of Women's Equality Day.
New York Times: My favorite August
Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
New York Times columnist Gail Collins relates the decades-long struggle to achieve woman suffrage.
Women's Equality Day marks 90 years of voting rights
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010
Next Thursday, Aug. 26 marks the 90th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution that granted women the right to vote.
Columbus Dispatch: Ballot wording should be neutral, clear
Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010
According to an editorial in today's Dispatch, proposed ballot language for a Columbus City Council open meetings charter amendment must be improved so that voters can cast an informed decision.
Volunteers needed for Election Day Phone Bank
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010
The League seeks volunteers to answer voters' questions at its Election Day Phone Bank at WBNS-10TV on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Legislature still has chance to get redistricting right
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010
On Thursday, the League of Women Voters of Ohio issued the following news release on the status of redistricting in Ohio.
Henkener to discuss ballot issues on 'All Sides with Ann Fisher' Wednesday
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010
Questions raised by the League about the wording of two issues on the November ballot will be aired on WOSU radio tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11 am.
Local ballot issues lack clear, adequate language
Monday, Aug. 9, 2010
Following is a statement by the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus, prepared by Ann Henkener for today's meeting of the Franklin County Board of Elections.
Columbus Dispatch: Voter registration gets boost at public-assistance offices
Friday, Aug. 6, 2010
According to an article in today's Columbus Dispatch, more than 100,000 low-income Ohio residents have applied to register to vote at public-assistance offices in the months after a federal court settlement on the issue.
County election boards make strides in complying with lawsuit settlement
Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010
The historic election lawsuit settlement agreement in June 2009 between the League of Women Voters of Ohio and the office of the Ohio Secretary of State (LWVO et al. v. Brunner) established new requirements for election administration.
Action Alert: Protect 2010 elections
Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010
Senate leadership had indicated they will bring the DISCLOSE Act to the floor very soon.
Senators must pass climate, energy legislation
Friday, Jul. 16, 2010
In e-mail correspondence with U.S. Senators George V. Voinovich and Sherrod Brown, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus today urged support for strong climate change legislation.
Action Alert: It's now or never for climate, energy legislation
Friday, Jul. 16, 2010
By the end of July, Senate leadership plans to bring comprehensive climate change and clean energy legislation to the floor.
New 90th anniversary video shorts demonstrate power of League
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010
Four new documentary shorts -- each under five minutes -- reveal the impact of the League of Women Voters during key points in the nation's history.
Open records law turns 44 on the Fourth of July
Saturday, Jul. 3, 2010
With another Red, White and Boom behind us, you may think the celebration of our nation’s independence is over. The League of Women Voters urges you to consider other ways to commemorate the Fourth of July.
Advocates use humor to prod lawmakers on serious issues
Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2010
Humor may have been the vehicle, but the message to Ohio lawmakers couldn’t have been more serious: Get back to work.
League files brief in lawsuit challenging Arizona immigration law
Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2010
The League of Women Voters of the United States joined with the League of Women Voters of Arizona and others in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the lawsuit challenging the recently enacted SB 1070 in Arizona.
Policy center offers ‘unthinkable’ solutions to looming budget crisis
Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2010
Just in time for the Budget Planning and Management Commission's first meeting, the Center for Community Solutions on Thursday released a white paper entitled "Thinking the Unthinkable: Finding Common Ground for Resolving Ohio's Fiscal Crisis."
DISCLOSE Act passes House, restores transparency in elections
Friday, Jun. 25, 2010
The League of Women Voters yesterday hailed the passage of campaign finance legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives as the first step in achieving greater transparency in U.S. elections.
Central Ohio Study of Regional Planning and Land Use
Friday, Jun. 25, 2010
At the League's 2010 annual meeting, members adopted a new study of regional planning and land use.
National convention sets League agenda for next two years
Tuesday, Jun. 15, 2010
The League of Women Voters of the United States celebrated its 90th anniversary at its 49th biennial national convention this week in Atlanta, Georgia.
Columbus to weigh in on 'Our Budget, Our Economy'
Monday, Jun. 14, 2010
AmericaSpeaks: Our Budget, Our Economy will bring together citizens of all political persuasions to find common ground on tough choices about our federal budget.
Members celebrate 90 years, adopt study of land use at annual meeting
Tuesday, Jun. 8, 2010
Former Ohio schools superintendent Susan Tave Zelman brought anniversary greetings to the League from her new job at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting at last night's annual meeting at the Northwest Public Library.
Sandra Day O'Connor launches new civics education website
Wednesday, Jun. 2, 2010
A new website called iCivics has recently been launched to teach middle school students about the responsibilities of citizenship, U.S. government, history, and how to be active participants in our democracy.
Cities, county issue resolutions in honor of League's 90th
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
To salute the 90th anniversary of the founding of the League of Women Voters, the Franklin County Commission and six area city councils proclaimed May 13 "Making Democracy Work" Day across central Ohio.
Senators lobbied to oppose amendment that would weaken Clean Air Act
Thursday, May 20, 2010
In e-mail correspondence with U.S. Senators George V. Voinovich and Sherrod Brown, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus today defended against attacks on the Clean Air Act.
Updated renewable energy database released
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The May update of the Ohio Renewable Energy Database is now available.
McCoys earn Democracy In Action award for legacy of advocacy
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friends, family, and admirers of Terry and David McCoy gathered in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium yesterday evening as the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus honored the McCoys with the Democracy In Action award.
Congress must protect 2010 elections from corporate influence
Monday, May 10, 2010
In letters to central Ohio's Congressional delegation today, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus asked lawmakers to protect 2010 elections by sponsoring and supporting the DISCLOSE Act.
Haider named Member of the Year
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Ellen Haider has been selected as Member of the Year by the board of the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus.
League takes new position on public transit
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Following a year-long study of the issue and member consensus, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus has adopted a new position on public transit.
Report: Eliminating income tax is 'roadmap to ruin'
Monday, May 3, 2010
According to a new report from the Center for Community Solutions, eliminating Ohio's income tax would devastate the economy and cut services to low-income residents.
Senators urged to take strong stand on climate change
Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2010
In letters to U.S. Senators George V. Voinovich and Sherrod Brown, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus today demanded meaningful and comprehensive legislation to address climate change.
Governor, legislature, city council honor League's 90th birthday
Monday, Apr. 19, 2010
Gov. Ted Strickland hailed Apr. 14 as “Making Democracy Work Day” in honor of the League of Women Voters, while the Columbus City Council tonight lauded the League's 90th anniversary.
Redistricting report focuses on essential principles
Thursday, Mar. 25, 2010
The League of Women Voters of the United States and the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) today released the final report and summary of the 2009 conference Developing an Action Agenda for Redistricting in 2011.
Health care reform represents 'historic milestone'
Monday, Mar. 22, 2010
Mary G. Wilson, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, released the following statement after last night's House vote on health care.
Forum presents new ways to think about public transit
Friday, Mar. 19, 2010
"Beyond the Bus?" -- last night's public forum -- featured two local transportation and planning leaders along with an activist for more accessible public transit.
League president to Chief Justice Roberts: Buck up, listen to public
Thursday, Mar. 18, 2010
In a hard-hitting letter published Monday in The Washington Post, Mary G. Wilson, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, suggested that the highest court in the nation would be smart to take recent criticism to heart.
Secretary of State develops new website for college student voters
Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
A new resource announced Wednesday provides college students with the information they need to ensure they can vote.
New educational materials focus on health care, arms control
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010
The League's national Health Care Education Task Force has released two new background papers, and the Task Force to Review the Arms Control Position seeks input from League members on a proposed concurrence.
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.
Support Democracy In Action as sponsor, patron, advertiser
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2010
Support the League of Women Voters and our premier citizenship award, Democracy In Action, by becoming a sponsor, patron, or advertiser. Add your personal or corporate congratulations to this year's honorees, Terry and David McCoy.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
