Learn more about the petitions being circulated in Michigan that may be on the ballot in November 2026. Watch this short video explaining each petition and the Constitutional Convention proposal. Be prepared when asked to sign. #MIVote www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNrB...

President Trump’s funding freeze has real-world consequences for the future. Dr. Arati Prabhakar spoke with us about why stable federal funding — safeguarded by the rule of law — underpins the security, health, and prosperity of all Americans. bit.ly/4nQHfgs

A White House social media post misleadingly framed the Trump administration’s tariffs as essential for tackling federal deficits, saying they’ve cut the deficit by 25%. At best, tariffs have reduced the deficit by 2.3% since 2024.

2026 is just around the corner! Next year, August 4 and November 3 are some of the dates you need to remember to cast your ballot! #MIVoting

@lwvus.bsky.social “We will not stand by while a federal fishing expedition puts the information of millions of Michiganders at risk and encourages voter intimidation,” said Lynne Kochmanski, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Read the full press release here bit.ly/497ktgx

Remember, all politics are local. Vote wherever you are!

Don’t forget to VOTE!

It's Election Hero Day, a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions of: 👉County & municipal clerks and election officials & their staff 👉poll workers 👉state & terrritorial local elecion officials They ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans.

🚨ATTN Michiganders: Election Day is coming up! Still need to register or vote? Visit your local clerk’s office this weekend to register AND vote. #MIVoting

Youth Empowerment Circles can help young people develop new and safe approaches to conflict resolution. Belinda Dulin, Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) explains. youtu.be/5ajBi7XVp1Q?...

Polish political-prisoner-turned-president Lech Walesa knows a little something about fighting tyranny. We’re listening.

RFK Jr. said two studies backed up his claim that circumcision is linked to higher rates of autism because of Tylenol. The studies showed no causation and neither had data on Tylenol use. Both studies had significant methodology flaws.

🚨Michiganders, the last day to register to vote online or by mail for the May election is Monday, October 20! To register online, or to download a printable application, visit: MI.gov/vote #MIVoting

No KIngs events in Washtenaw County: Washtenaw County locations and League contact people: ● Ypsilanti - 5 E. Cross St, 1-3:30 pm ● Chelsea - Pierce Park, 12 - 2:30 pm ● Saline - Downtown at Four Corners 10am - 12 noon ● Ann Arbor - Veterans Park, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon

👉URGENT ACTION ALERT FROM LWVUS: Say NO to a petition requiring voters to show passport or other proof of citizenship! Comment deadline: October 20 The League of Women Voters OPPOSES this petition. Learn more HERE: www.lwv.org/take-action/... about the EAC and how to submit a comment.

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“The League of Women Voters remains committed to ensuring every eligible voter can register, cast a ballot, and have their vote counted. Despite this setback, the League of Women Voters will find ways to do this vital work...We call on USCIS to reverse this policy.”

Women's Equality Day was yesterday, but it's never too late to brush up on the fight for women's suffrage. It's a reminder that the price of our freedoms is eternal struggle. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj1U...

Learn more about the future of the Voting Rights Act.

The president's agenda, and one of the largest bills in U.S. history, is in the hands of the Senate tonight. @lisad.bsky.social explains the part of the bill that deals with immigration policy.

When he ran for reelection, President Donald Trump promised to end taxation for Social Security. Now, he said the reconciliation bill will do just that. PolitiFact found that’s not accurate. www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...

Stop this bill!

April 2 is both International Fact-Checking Day and Trump’s promised “liberation day” for reciprocal tariffs. PolitiFact’s editor-in-chief explains why our journalists scrutinize policy arguments for truth and facts.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said Hillary Clinton sent “classified documents that were stamped TS or TSSCI.” But after multiple agencies investigated, nothing in her emails was found to be marked as top secret.

The SAVE Act won’t save our elections. By requiring Americans to produce a passport or birth certificate to register to vote, the bill could disenfranchise the 21 million citizens who do not have these documents readily available. Call your representatives to demand that they block this bill:

Protesting the administration's attacks on democracy with the League of Women Voters. #Light4Democracy

Hey, next Tuesday, March 4: 1. Put a candle in your window shining a #Light4Democracy during the President's speech to Congress, 8-9:30pm. 2. Post a photo of the candle on social media during the speech then contact your reps to FIGHT for our democracy. 4. Invite friends & family to join you!

The agency was created during the first Trump administration, and has the endorsement of both Republican and Democrat election officials. www.votebeat.org/2025/02/27/c...

Your ability to inform people about their legal rights is protected by the First Amendment. Full stop.

WATCH: The White House's Karoline Leavitt told @lbarronlopez.bsky.social that while Elon Musk is a “special government employee” who is “overseeing” DOGE, he is not the agency's administrator. She declined to name the administrator, saying that she would not reveal that from the White House podium.

"This is a critical moment for congressional oversight... Congress must do its part to ensure that our great democracy is preserved..." said Marcia Johnson, League chief counsel.

5 easy steps to making a difference:

It’s likely that Trump will implement Project 2025’s proposals for the Justice Department that prioritize political agendas over the independence and impartiality. Such changes would pose huge risks to civil liberties and public trust in the system’s fairness.

During World War II, the U.S. government forcibly took hundreds of thousands of people of Japanese ancestry from their homes and held them in incarceration camps. Fred Korematsu was arrested and convicted for defying the government’s order and refusing to go to the camps.

A solution looking for a problem, as the saying goes: www.votebeat.org/michigan/202...

Contact your representatives TODAY. Don't let this pass. "This would be the worst voting bill to be passed by Congress in memory, probably ever. It would restrict millions of eligible citizens from registering. And in the clamor of the moment, it could slip through...."

The ACLU is suing to block Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment guarantee that every baby born in the United States is a citizen. For the executive director of ACLU NorCal, this fight is personal. Read more: www.aclunc.org/blog/birthri...

Things get "interesting" across the state line. We stand with our Ohio colleagues.

Investing in US AI and data centers has just been revealed as much riskier than most people knew. China has just introduced AI that is more efficient, even with reduced capacity chips. What of South Carolina's energy investments to support AI? www.cnbc.com/2025/01/24/h...

Did you see? From LWVUS: In the first week of Pres. Trump’s 2nd term, we’ve witnessed an undeniable assault on the foundation of our democracy. LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to actions taken by the new admin&the impact they will have on our democracy. tinyurl.com/3ncc4rph

What are the answers for more fair elections?