Anniversary of the 13th Amendment Abolishing Slavery

Ratified on December 6, 1865, this Amendment was the first of three called the "Civil War Amendments."  A tug-of-war between Congress and the Supreme Court ensued where SCOTUS claimed that Congress exceeded its powers with the enforcement section and that

WY Outdoor Council: enjoy the talk “Birds & Pathogens”

  This event with Eric C. Atkinson is onsite and virtual.  Register in advance >>>  Mr. Atkinson works with undergrads from NW Community College on a project to investigate a "diverse pathogen assemblage"  infecting 57 different avian species in NE

Cheyenne League Celebration of Wyoming Day

On Dec. 10, 1869, Wyoming Territorial Governor John Campbell signed legislation that explicitly granted women the right to vote and to hold public office, and what better way for the Cheyenne League of Women Voters to honor that than to kick off

Capitol Outlook

Each Friday evening during the 2023 Wyoming Legislative Season, WyomingPBS.org has scheduled a half-hour conversation.

Birthday of LWV founder, Carrie Chapman Catt

Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) founded the League of Women Voters six months before the 19th Amendment was passed.  In 1900 she had become the succeeded Susan B. Anthony as the second leader of the National American Women's Suffrage Association.  Wyoming

2024 GOP Caucus: Iowa

  The party-based rules for the 2024 primaries make for news.  Both parties will caucus in Iowa on January 15.  The DEMs will not announce their results until after primaries in SC  and NV, February 3 and February 6, respectively.