SCOTUS heard nine in October and has scheduled seven in November. To see for yourself, look at this page that links to appropriate calendars. Read more>>> For a summary of each case and some context, scan this page provided by
How easily your vote is discarded in Pennsylvania
The short story features an 81-year-old woman, Joyce King. This is the first time her vote is in danger. Fortunately, after multiple lawsuits, judges determined that a ballot submitted with a small mistake could be recast, e.g., not dating an
We often misjudge each other regarding politics. Take a quiz.
The quiz here has a purpose: “Many of us have been making assumptions about people based on their politics these days. But studies have found that we are often wrong about supporters of the other party and the policies they
More (real) transparency in 2025 Legislative session
The Management Council, a body of senior legislators, will meet November 7-8. They are likely to approve a couple of new rules: No photo-in-hallways restriction for the media (as was briefly discussed last week) A voting screen will be part
Make a Voting Plan
Two more days to vote. Make a voting plan! November 4. Early vote: Find your county courthouse. Vote there before 5 pm. November 5. Election Day: Find your poll or voting center. Vote there before 7 pm. In both cases, bring your ID—a list of
100th anniversary: 1st Female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross
Visitors to the Wyoming Women’s History House in downtown Laramie are frequently surprised to see Mrs. Ross’s artifacts. They look a little closer and are again amazed to learn that she was the first woman to become Governor in the
Gun death rates compare to rates in world conflict zones
It’s no surprise that Wyoming has a high gun death rate. The actual comparisons with numbers are surprising. For example, the U.S. percentiles are 93rd percentile for overall firearm mortality 92nd percentile for firearm mortality among children and teenagers 96th
21st Century Town Hall in Seneca Falls
Returning to the league’s origins, 60 attendees were in Seneca Falls, NY, to reaffirm the need for more women at all levels of government. They hope to encourage more women to run for office in 2026, 2028, and beyond! The
Latest Interview with Congressional opponents Barrasso and Morrow
The Buckhorn Daily asked Senator Barrasso how he reconciled his record with “Teton County’s historically blue voters.” Barrasso emphasized his partisan efforts and urged voters to look at his Congressional Record and his committee assignments to energy, finance, foreign affairs,
18-25 year-old voters in WI threatened with $10,000 fines
Wisconsin LWV has requested an investigation into threatening emails sent to young adults — 18-25 — statewide. Recipients, including younger LWV members, were sent a message intended to discourage: “WARNING: Violating WI Statutes 12.13 & 6.18 may result in fines