Lynn Gerlach If someone asked you to help prohibit discrimination against people on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, and so on, you’d jump right onboard, wouldn’t you? We all would. We want all public, government-sponsored actions – employment, education, contracting, administration – to be unbiased and non-discriminatory. However, a proposed amendment to our state constitution that you’ll be asked to consider on your November ballot might require a second look. Here’s w

On Wednesday, March 18, the US Senate began its floor debate on the SAVE America Act. The League strongly opposes this legislation because it is unnecessary and endangers equal and fair access to the ballot for many Americans, particularly women, tribal members and active duty military, as well as older Americans, people of color, the poor and individuals with a disability. Learn more about the bill and how to register your opposition here.

On February 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act with a 218-213 vote along strict party lines. Introduced by Republican legislators, the bill requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and voter ID for all federal elections. The League of Women Voters - along with dozens of other nonpartisan organizations - oppose this legislation for several reasons. First, it is unnecessary. Countless studies done by reputable organizations across

Urgent Update: Wisconsin FoodShare (SNAP) Funding at Risk Due to Federal Shutdown – October 23, 2025 Our Wisconsin FoodShare Program will run out of funding on October 31. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that FoodShare benefits might not be available in November if the federal government shutdown continues. FoodShare — which provides monthly assistance for groceries to nearly 700,000 Wisconsin residents — is funded only by the federal governm