LWVF In The News

 

May 2013

Florida Passes Elections Reform Bill
May 6, 2013
NorthEscambia.com

Laughing stock no more? League of Women Voters says Florida is getting its elections act together
May 4, 2013
SaintPetersBlog

Elections package goes to Scott
The Florida Current
May 3, 2013

Florida Senate passes bill allowing earlier voting, shorter ballot summaries
The News-Press
May 3, 2013

Florida restores early voting days, moves back primary
Chicago Tribune
May 3 2013

Florida enacts ethics and campaign finance package
The Center for Public Integrity
May 2, 2013

Deirdre Macnab’s State Legislature wrap-up: The good, the bad, the embarrassing
Orlando Sentinel
May 1, 2013

Florida Democrats Torpedo 2013 Session’s Bipartisan Spirit, Hold Election Reform Hostage
Sunshine State News
May 1, 2013

April 2013

Legislative turbulence as session nears end
News4Jax.com
April 30, 2013

Legislators send campaign finance and ethics bills to governor
Miami Herald
April 24 2013

NRA advocate addresses Florida LWV
The St. Augustine Record
April 18, 2013

Absentee Ballot Fraud at the Core of Florida Election Reform
Independent Voter Network
April 17, 2013

My word: Take the pain out of voting in Florida
Orlando Sentinel
April 14, 2013

Election reform lite
The Miami Herald
April 13, 2013

Charley Williams: Real election reform
The Gainesville Sun
April 12, 2013

Will Florida elections be improved? WFTV tackles issue
Orlando Sentinel
April 11, 2013

League of Women Voters hears about guns, Louboutins and elections
Palm Beach Post
April 11, 2013

Election bills set for Senate debate
The Florida Current
April 9, 2013

Florida Senate Moves on Election Reform
WZVN
April 9, 2013

Campaign Finance Bill Changed, Ethics Reform in Crossfire
The Florida Times-Union
April 9, 2013

Senate hold firm on witnessing absentee ballots; Pasco elections chief calls it ‘a recipe for disaster’
Tampa Bay Times
April 9, 2013

Get it right with election reforms (Letters to the editor for Tuesday, April 9)
Sun Sentinel
April 9, 2013

Absentee ballot witness rule worries elections chiefs
The Miami Herald
April 9, 2013

Meet newly elected officials at Old Capitol Gala
WTXL
April 8, 2013

Kathy Kidder: Is pubic funding of private schools constitutional?
The Gainesville Sun
April 7, 2013

Florida on verge of a better voting system
Tampa Bay Times
April 2, 2013

Fear, loathing and partisanship in Senate on elections bill
Tampa Bay Times
April 2, 2013

 

March 2013

League of Women Voters Sounds Alarm over House Judiciary Bill
Sunshine State News
March 28, 2013

League of Women Voters Questions Judicial House Bill
WUSF News
March 27, 2013

Florida lawmakers ask court to shield them from having to testify over maps
Bradenton Herald
March 27, 2013

Jessica Lowe-Minor works for equality in voter education
Tallahassee Democrat
March 26, 2013

Critics question need for state's incentive talks with Northrop
Orlando Sentinel
March 24, 2013

Ethics reforms begin to take shape in House
Orlando Sentinel
March 19, 2013

Sample online ballots in Florida spur clash on privacy
Tampa Bay Times
March 18, 2013

Supreme Court Voter Registration Case Addresses Citizenship Issue
Huffington Post
March 17, 2013

Amended Campaign Finance Bill Cuts Original House Proposal In Half, But Still Draws Concerns
WFSU
March 14, 2013

Ann Hellmuth Speaks About Increasing Early Voting Sites for Students on Campus
Knight News
March 13, 2013

Florida's mini-foreign policy a blockade to learning
Tampa Bay Online
March 10, 2013

Boyd's approachability lands him in tough roles
Herald Tribune
March 6, 2013

Florida House bridles at Senate’s proposed ethics reforms
The Palm Beach Post
March 6, 2013

Election reform proposals before Legislature don't go far enough, critics say
Naples News
March 3, 2013

 

February 2013

High Court weighs whether elections in Florida and other states need continued federal oversight
Palm Beach Post
February 27, 2013

Is The Voting Rights Act Needed Or Outdated? The U.S. Supreme Court Is Deciding
WFSU
February 27, 2013

Gaetz not sold on $10,000 limit on campaign contributions
Orlando Sentinel
February 21, 2013

21st century voting
News-Press
February 21, 2013

LWVF: $10,000 Contributions Silence Main Street Voices
Sunshine State News
February 18, 2013

Kathy Kidder: League of Women Voters looking for good men, women
The Gainesville Sun
February 18, 2013

Voting Rights Advocates, Experts Criticize House Campaign Reform Efforts
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting
February 15, 2013

Obama's Voting Reform Plan All Pomp, Little Circumstance
Huffington Post
February 15, 2013

Election Opponents Now on Same Team: Panel to Fix Voting
The New York Times
February 14, 2013

Campaign expert finds House fundraising proposal troubling
The Florida Current
February 14, 2013

House moves ahead with plan to end slush funds, raise campaign contribution limits to $10,000
The Miami Herald
February 11, 2013

Protecting Sunshine Law Is a Challenge
News Chief
February 11, 2013

Don't hand wealthy more power by eliminating cap
Orlando Sentinel
February 8, 2013

League of Women Voters Wants More Election Changes than Proposed
Sunshine State News
February 7, 2013

Elections Report Calls for Flexibility
WCTV
February 4, 2013

Florida secretary of state urges shorter ballot, more early voting access
The Palm Beach Post
February 4, 2013

The bully of big money in politics
Washington Post
February 4, 2013

 

January 2013

Scott endorses reversal of election laws
FSU News
January 23, 2013

New restrictions on Florida public officials passes first Senate committee hurdle
The Palm Beach Post
January 22, 2013

Deirdre Macnab ... Improve the early-voting process
Naples Daily News
January 20, 2013

Central Floridian of the Year Deirdre Macnab: League's leader, inspired by history, fights for voters
Orlando Sentinel
January 20, 2013

Florida Governor Backs Voting Changes
The New York Times
January 17, 2013

Researchers find Florida's election law disproportionately hurt minority voters
WMNF
January 17, 2013

Scott now calls for more early voting
Herald Tribune Politics
January 17, 2013

Judge refuses to toss challenge to Senate redistricting maps
Orlando Sentinel
January 17, 2013

League of Women Voters Seeks Two Weekends of Early Voting
Sunshine State News
January 14, 2013

Voters' group calls for more early-voting days
Sarasota Herald Tribune
January 14, 2013

Florida supervisor of elections, ready for change
ABC 27
January 11, 2013

 

December 2012

25 most powerful people in Central Florida
Orlando Sentinel
December 29, 2012

Provisional-ballot law prevented little fraud but forced extra work
Tampa Bay Times
December 17, 2012

Miami-Dade lawmaker first proposed cuts in early voting days
The Palm Beach Post
December 12, 2012

At 100, advocate's 'got-to' list is long
Florida Today
December 10, 2012

Are Florida’s ballots too long?
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
December 7, 2012

 

November 2012

Former Fla. GOP leaders: New election law meant to suppress vote
The Seattle Times
November 26, 2012

League of Women Voters 'Pleased' with Senate Ethics Push by Don Gaetz
Sunshine State News
November 21, 2012

What we think: Fla. needs independent panel on voting reform
Orlando Sentinel
November 20, 2012

New House speaker faces post-election challenges
St. Augustine Record
November 19, 2012

New law sparks increase in use of provisional ballots in Florida counties
The Florida Times-Union
November 18, 2012

Some Things to Consider Before Voting
Stony Brook Press
November 16, 2012

Groups issue call for major electoral reform
South Florida Times
November 15, 2012

Darryl Rouson, Charlie Crist call for voting reforms in Florida
Tampa Bay Times
November 15, 2012

Advocates: Review Florida's Election Issues
The Ledger
November 14, 2012

Consensus emerging that election-law reform is needed
Orlando Sentinel
November 13, 2012

Groups call for sweeping election changes in Florida
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
November 12, 2012

Florida's 2012 election mess: Heavy turnout, wordy ballot, fewer early voting days
Sun Sentinel
November 10, 2012

Florida's Proposed Constitutional Amendments: Who Lost and Who Won?
WFSU
November 9, 2012

Anger grows as Florida election officials continue to count votes
The Guardian
November 8, 2012

Florida Election Results: Delay Is No Accident
International Business Times
November 8, 2012

Analysis: U.S. battle over ballots averted, but not forever
Chicago Tribune
November 7, 2012

Complexity, agenda help defeat 8 of 11 amendments
San Francisco Chronicle
November 7, 2012

Florida voters reject most constitutional amendments, including 'religious freedom' proposal
Tampa Bay Times
November 7, 2012

Election 2012 results delayed: Florida voters frustrated, calls for change to election laws
WPTV
November 7, 2012

Surprise continues over Sunday voting hours in Pinellas
Tampa Bay Times
November 6, 2012

Florida Amendment 6 Would Erase Women's Reproductive 'Privacy' From State Constitution
Huffington Post
November 5, 2012

Doors Shut Then Reopened for Voters at Florida Polls
ABC News
November 5, 2012

Democrats Sue to Extend Florida’s Early Voting
The New York Times
November 4, 2012

In Line for the Early Voting That Wasn't: Scenes from the World's Greatest Democracy in Inaction, in Florida
Esquire
November 3, 2012

League of Women Voters wants early voting extended
Fox 4
November 2, 2012

Florida GOP opposes groups' push to extend early voting due to long lines
Orlando Sentinel
November 1, 2012

League of Women Voters works to help voters understand amendments
WFTV Orlando
November 1, 2012

 

October 2012

Deirdre Macnab: Confusing ballot amendments
Winter Park/Maitland Observer
October 31, 2012

A football fan’s simple guide for voting on amendments
Florida Weekly
October 31, 2012

John Romano: Now, we can thank the people responsible for Florida's new voter laws
Tampa Bay Times
October 30, 2012

Henderson: Don't fall victim to Tallahassee's campaign
The Tampa Tribune
October 30, 2012

Architect of felon voter purge behind Florida’s new limits
The Palm Beach Post
October 28, 2012

Voter confusion is brewing in Florida
Tallahassee Democrat
October 27, 2012

Florida's constitutional amendments create confusion and frustration
First Coast News
October 26, 2012

Voters finding Florida ballot issues confusing
San Francisco Chronicle
October 26, 2012

Privacy clause is at center of Amendment 6 debate
Tampa Bay Times
October 24, 2012

Nonvote is not a 'No' vote this Election Day, groups warn
Tampa Bay Times
October 23, 2012

UN Backed OSCE Sending Observers To Monitor U.S. Election
The Inquisitr
October 22, 2012

Ernst: A solid suggestion to reject all amendments
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
October 20, 2012

Florida's 2012 ballot filled with battery of amendments
The News-Press
October 19, 2012

Voters can study before facing long ballot
The News Herald
October 18, 2012

Fraudulent 'vote-by-phone' calls reported in Florida, Virginia
ABC Action News
October 17, 2012

Preventing the Next Hanging Chad
Brennan Center for Justice
October 16, 2012

A Look At The November Ballot’s Tax Amendments
CBS Miami
October 15, 2012

Creating injustices under the guise of fixing one
Ocala
October 14, 2012

Breaking Down Amendment 5: Judicial Reform
WMBB
October 11, 2012

Still confused?
Gainesville Sun
October 10, 2012

Intent of 11 ballot questions was to deceive
The Miami Herald
October 9, 2012

Volunteers seek to beat today's voter registration deadline
Daytona Beach News-Journal
October 8, 2012

League of Women Voters reaches out as registration deadline looms
Tampa Bay Times
October 8, 2012

Guest column: Vote no on Amendment 8
Naples Daily News
October 7, 2012

Impartial Justice at Risk
The New York Times
October 6, 2012

Amendment 8 pits religious groups, backers of church-state separation
Sun Sentinel
October 4, 2012

Florida Voters Can Cut State, Local Funding on Nov. 6
The Bond Buyer
October 3, 2012

Democrats struggle to repeat 2008 voter surge despite registration push
The Guardian
October 3, 2012

Democrats Worry Confusion Over Rules May Depress Voter Turnout
Huffington Post
October 2, 2012

Group marches against Amendment 3
Tallahassee Democrat
October 2, 2012

Need some assistance, voters?
Gainesville Sun
October 1, 2012

 

September 2012

Thumbs down on the constitutional amendments
Tampa Bay Times
September 28, 2012

Merit-retention campaign brings out politics on both sides
Orlando Sentinel
September 28, 2012

Final voter registration drives underway
Tallahassee Democrat
September 27, 2012

League of Women Voters against all Fla. amendments
The Sacramento Bee
September 26, 2012

State joins efforts to register new Florida voters
Bradenton Herald
September 25, 2012

Groups registering voters after rule change
WZVN-TV
September 25, 2012

Volunteers Reach Out to Unregistered Voters on National Registration Day
Huffington Post
September 24, 2012

Voting Wrongs
Huffington Post
September 23, 2012

Easing the burden of voter registration
Washington Post
September 21, 2012

Grant enables university to further engage student voters
The Miami Hurricane
September 20, 2012

League of Women Voters of Florida launches new voter support hotline
WFTV
September 20, 2012

League grows as parties lose ground
Orlando Sentinel
September 19, 2012

League of Women Voters presents pros, cons of constitutional amendments at Blake Library October 4
Treasure Coast Palm
September 18, 2012

Roundtable to discuss women’s issues Wednesday
Gainesville Sun
September 17, 2012

Groups race against time to get Florida voters registered
Chicago Tribune
September 16, 2012

Don't poke even more holes in state's revenue system
Orlando Sentinel
September 14, 2012

Florida slow to register new voters
Sarasota Herald- Tribune
September 13, 2012

‘GBN’ begins analytical look at proposed amendments
Gulf Breeze News
September 13, 2012

Ignore the soundbites and just vote no
The Florida Times-Union
September 12, 2012

Florida voters will have long ballots to complete on Election Day
Bradenton Herald
September 11, 2012

Florida voters facing a long, long ballot in November
Tampa Bay Times
September 10, 2012

Shannon Nickinson: Women, it's time to get out the vote
Pensacola News Journal
September 8, 2012

Florida Voter Guide Now Available
Sunshine State News
September 6, 2012

New challenge to Florida Senate redistricting filed
Tampa Bay Online
September 6, 2012

Convention speaker lineups show both parties want women vote
CNN
September 5, 2012

Carrying on the spirit of Susan B. Anthony
Orlando Sentinel
September 2, 2012

All 11 amendments are a bad bet
Sun Sentinel
September 2, 2012

 

August 2012

Ernest Hooper: It's downright un-American not to vote
Tampa Bay Times
August 30, 2012

Judge Says Florida Voter Registration Rules To Be Blocked
Bloomberg
August 30, 2012

Judge to Toss Out Changes in Florida Voter Registration
The New York Times
August 29, 2012

A race against time to get Latinos registered to vote
VOXXI
August 27, 2012

Florida's unwanted election year trends: fewer voters, unopposed candidates
Tampa Bay Times
August 26, 2012

Fights over early voting intensify in Ohio, Florida
Los Angeles Times
August 24, 2012

Florida election laws threaten the vote in a key swing state
Washington Post
August 23, 2012

Political Notebook: League of Women Voters volunteers available to speak for groups
Naples News
August 23, 2012

Why let 10 percent of the people make decisions for everyone?
Tallahassee Democrat
August 22, 2012

State Voter ID Laws Hang In The Balance
NPR
August 20, 2012

As always, Florida in the middle of the voting wars
The Washington Post
August 19, 2012

Federal Court Strikes Down Florida’s Early Voting Restrictions
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting
August 17, 2012

It’s time to defend our voting rights
New York Amsterdam News
August 16, 2012

Illegal Voters Voting in Primary Could Face Felony Charges
WJHG-TV
August 15, 2012

Florida Once Again at Center of Debate Over Voting Rules
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting
August 15, 2012

Monday Chat: Universal primaries a 2-edged sword in Florida
TC Palm
August 12, 2012

Suppressing the youth vote: Knowledge is Power for 18-29 year old voters in 2012
Examiner.com
August 7, 2012

Could tougher voting laws squelch the youth vote?
The Newark Advocate
August 5, 2012

Early voting begins Saturday across the state
The Florida Current
August 3, 2012

Will changes to voting laws in Florida have major impact on election?
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
August 1, 2012

 

July 2012

Voter ID laws could swing states
Politico
July 30, 2012

The Battle Over Who Votes in November
Huffington Post
July 29, 2012

League of Women Voters debate features 'civil discourse'
The News Herald
July 26, 2012

Legislative candidates focus on education at community forum
Orlando Sentinel
July 25, 2012

Wanted: A Few More Good Candidates
WFSU
July 23, 2012

Haley Cutler: We need more women to run for public office
Tallahassee Democrat
July 19 2012

LWV says it has doubts about ‘accuracy and reliability’ of info to be used in non-citizen voter purge
Orlando Sentinel
July 18, 2012

Florida voter purge fight isn’t over
The Washington Post
July 17, 2012

Voting rights, voting wrongs
The Economist
July 14, 2012

Does Florida have a democracy problem?
The Economist
July 12, 2012

Romney's Chilly Reception at the NAACP
The Nation
July 11, 2012

Deadline approaching for voter registration
Tallahassee Democrat
July 10, 2012

Nurses launch first voter registration drive
The Florida Current
July 9, 2012

Vote fraud: Nationwide effort
The Charleston Gazette
July 6, 2012

Florida Appeals Order Blocking Voter-Registration Rules
Bloomberg
July 3, 2012

Don’t repeat past voter purge mistakes
The Miami Herald
July 2, 2012

 

June 2012

Advocates call on Gov. Rick Scott to implement Affordable Care Act
10 News: Tampa Bay
June 29, 2012

Federal judge refuses to halt Florida's voter purge program
Arizona Daily Star
June 28, 2012

Florida to Minorities: Don't Vote Here
The Nation
June 27, 2012

Blocking Latino Votes
The New York Times
June 24, 2012

Republicans’ Voter Suppression Project Grinds On
Bloomberg
June 21, 2012

Purged Voters Sue Florida
The Bradenton Times
June 20, 2012

Voter Suppression Returns
Harvard Magazine
June 16, 2012

Rick Scott rocks Florida's electoral roll
The Guardian
June 14, 2012

Florida's voting standoff deja vu?
CNN
June 13, 2012

'Daily Show' Tears Apart Florida Governor Rick Scott's Voter Purge (VIDEO)
Huffington Post
June 13, 2012

Florida voting fight escalates
Politico
June 11, 2012

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks At The League Of Women Voters Convention
ENews Park Forest
June 11, 2012

Follow the campaign money, pass DISCLOSE Act, senators
Miami Herald
June 10, 2012

League of Women Voters restarts registration drive
The Current
June 6, 2012

League of Women Voters to restart registration drive
The Miami Herald
June 6, 2012

Women's voter group to announce registration plans
The Miami Herald
June 6, 2012

Purge the Purge List
The Miami Herald
June 3, 2012

Florida Intent on Denying People the Right to Vote
CNN
June 3, 2012

Judge Blocks Restrictive Parts Of Florida Voter Registration Law
The Wall Street Journal
June 1, 2012

Judge blocks Florida voting law
Politico
June 1, 2012

Florida Voter-Registration Law Partially Blocked By Judge
Bloomberg
June 1, 2012

 

MAY 2012

Judge Blocks Florida’s Voter Drive Rules
New York Times
May 31, 2012

LWV elated over court ruling on registering voters
The St. Augustine Record
May 31, 2012

Florida GOP Takes Voter Suppression to a Brazen New Extreme
Rolling Stone
May 30, 2012

Voting rights gains of '60s in jeopardy, Attorney General Eric Holder says
The Miami Herald
May 30, 2012

In Florida’s Voter Roll Scrub, Charges of Suppression
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting
May 29, 2012

Guest commentary: Don't build more roadblocks to voting in Michigan
Detroit Free Press
May 27, 2012

Voting: Diligence is needed to keep rolls valid
The Florida Times-Union
May 25, 2012

We can’t let the attacks on voting rights succeed
Chicago Sun-Times
May 21, 2012

Cuban Symphony music director Enrique Perez Mesa makes history in U.S. debut with Florida Orchestra
Tampa Bay Times
May 12, 2012

Legislature intentionally delayed Congressional map to get two more years of unfair districts
Gulf Breeze News
May 10, 2012

Imperium Watch: More Bullets, Fewer Ballots
Valley Advocate
May 10, 2012

New voting lines set for 2012 races
WFSU
May 4, 2012

Chicago's New Course Against Voter Suppression
The New Republic
May 2, 2012

FL's Fair Districts improves redistricting process, but state can go further
Bradenton Herald
May 2, 2012

Between Voting Rights and Voting Wrongs
The New York Times
May 1, 2012

 

APRIL 2012

Steve Carter: Stand up for voting rights in Florida
Sun Sentinel
April 26, 2012

A vote for universal registration
The Washington Post
April 24, 2012

Florida group uses State Integrity Investigation to push reform
iWatchNews - The Center for Public Integrity
April 24, 2012

LWV promotes equal pay for women
WFSU
April 18, 2012

Equality Florida hosting gala Tuesday at Old Capitol museum
Tallahassee Democrat
April 15, 2012

Learn the benefits of health care reform
Tampa Bay Times
April 11, 2012

Florida laws erect barriers to voter participation
Tampa Bay Times
April 10, 2012

How to Expand the Voter Rolls
The New York Times
April 7, 2012

Why Isn’t Voter Suppression a Protest Cause?
The New Republic
April 6, 2012

Florida. How Soon We Forget
The New York Times
April 6, 2012

Voter registration groups could sit on registrations before a new law, says RPOF chair Lenny Curry
Politifact
April 6, 2012

Voter ID laws spark heated debate before U.S. election
Reuters
April 5, 2012

Registering to vote isn't as easy as it used to be for high school seniors
Sun-Sentinel
April 4, 2012

League of Women Voters is Hardly Radical
Idaho Mountain Express
April 4, 2012

 

MARCH 2012

No ruling on election laws before August primary?
Orlando Sentinel
March 31, 2012

Florida voting law's bad effects surface
Tampa Bay Times
March 29, 2012

Voter Registration Groups Halt Florida Efforts Due To Anti-Voter Election Law
ThinkProgress.org
March 29, 2012

Florida's new election law blunts voter drives
The New York Times
March, 27, 2012

Justice Department says Florida fails 'burden of proof' on new voting law
Tampa Bay Times
March 25, 2012

The Two-fold Voter Fraud Fraud
Aljazeera
March 19, 2012

Open-door Redistricting
The News Herald
March 17, 2012

Letter: Need more light
Naples Daily News
March 13, 2012

Senate lawyers want court to wait to decide congressional maps until after elections
The Miami Herald
March 12, 2012

Department of Justice seeks trial on Florida’s ‘voter suppression’ law
The Florida Independent
March 5, 2012

Justice Department Seeks Trial on Florida Elections
The New York Times
March 3, 2012

Federal judge reviewing state elections law today
The Florida Independent
March 1, 2012

Voting groups ask judge to block Fla. election law
The Miami Herald
March 1, 2012

People Who Are Destroying America -- Teachers
The Colbert Report
March 1, 2012

 

FEBRUARY 2012

Justices hear Florida redistricting arguments
The Palm Beach Post
February 29, 2012

Florida voter restrictions challenged
Politico
February 29, 2012

Redistricting maps divide Florida Supreme Court
Orlando Sentinel
February 29, 2012

You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Vote
The New York Times
February 28, 2012