TWSTE POST News Brief

March 14, 2023

Florida LWV Denied Outdoor Rally

On Steps of Capitol



DeSantis New Rule Changes The Rules




Florida LWV Denied Rally


Florida LWV President, attorney Cecile Scoon called "the rule limiting rallies" a radical change and she is aware that some First Amendment groups are considering litigation.


Propublica talked to Scoon about the increasingly difficult environment the group faces in Florida in trying to promote civic discourse, and more.

A Florida-Sized Roadblock for the League of Women Voters

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been facing a nationwide backlash after decades of going about its business of surveying candidates, registering voters, hosting debates and lobbying for its causes with little fuss. ProPublica reported in August how the volatile political climate has caught up with the league, with conservatives increasingly portraying it as a decidedly liberal entity.

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Election Voting Rights Legislation Update


The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, March 13 - Voting Rights Lab

The Voting Rights Lab is a campaign hub designed to supercharge the fight against voter suppression and transform our voting systems.

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Gerrymandering

How One City Ended Prison Gerrymandering

Wilmington, Delaware, is among the places now counting incarcerated people at their home addresses when redistricting. But some Americans fall through the cracks. This story was originally published on the Center for Public Integrity and is a collaboration . The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution sits between a creek and Interstate 495 in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Election Task Force


What happened in the 2022 election? What comes next for 2024?

National Task Force on Election Crises

Sustain and expand crisis-tested voting options, including early voting and mail-in voting Ensure sufficient funding for election administration including equipment, supplies, security, personnel retention, and educating voters about election mechanics Better protect voters, election workers and officials from threats of violence and intimidation Community leaders and stakeholders should engage with

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Redistricting


Data to use to draw or analyze community of interest or district maps

Redistricting Data Hub

The nonpartisan Redistricting Data Hub was founded by experts with backgrounds in pioneering redistricting legal cases, the establishment of independent redistricting commissions, and related ballot initiatives in Florida, Arizona and other states. We believe an effective democracy requires fair representation.

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Ranked Choice Voting

Ranked Choice Voting Interactive Dashboard

In 2022, we released an interactive dashboard to present the latest data on women's representation in ranked choice cities. In addition to providing summary data on where ranked choice voting (RCV) is used and its impact on local representation, the RCV Dashboard includes updated case studies on the impact of ranked voting on women's representation in Cambridge, New York City, the Bay Area, and Utah.

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