@aambrogi.bsky.social
Voting, gov't, philanthropy & impact. Chief of External Affairs @LWV. Fmr. @DemocracyFund, @SenateRules Chief Counsel, @EACgov Views own. @adamambrogi
Worth watching: www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
A new spate of Justice Department officials quit because their section didn't want to probe Renee Good's shooting
At least four leaders of the Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
www.ms.now
January 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Worth watching: www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
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ICYMI: The League joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LUAC) in calling on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents involving federal immigration enforcement personnel.
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions | League of Women Voters
LULAC, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters are calling on Congress to conduct an immediate, independent investigation to uphold constitutional principles and public oversight.
www.lwv.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
ICYMI: The League joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LUAC) in calling on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents involving federal immigration enforcement personnel.
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
This struck me as unusual— and now @votebeat.org digs a bit deeper into the “list sharing”. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania says Ohio exaggerated its interest in sharing voter data
Ohio said in December that Pennsylvania was “finalizing an agreement.” Pennsylvania says talks had fizzled out in September.
www.votebeat.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
This struck me as unusual— and now @votebeat.org digs a bit deeper into the “list sharing”. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage. n.pr/3YWyTJY
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol
Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage.
n.pr
January 6, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage. n.pr/3YWyTJY
Congrats to Bob Phillips of @commoncause.org NC for his years of service to his state and democracy! Amazing work over the years. @commoncausenc.bsky.social ncnewsline.com/2026/01/05/b...
Bob Phillips retires from Common Cause NC, the pro-democracy group he helped grow to prominence • NC Newsline
Bob Phillips retires as head of Common Cause North Carolina, leaving an organization he helped grow for 25 years.
ncnewsline.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Congrats to Bob Phillips of @commoncause.org NC for his years of service to his state and democracy! Amazing work over the years. @commoncausenc.bsky.social ncnewsline.com/2026/01/05/b...
Naturalization ceremonies are literally the 1st opportunities people have to register as new citizens, and they have all the paperwork needed. See this oped by @lwvus.bsky.social 's @thecelinafactor.bsky.social and @headcountorg.bsky.social 's Lucille Wenegieme on this: thehill.com/opinion/camp...
thehill.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Naturalization ceremonies are literally the 1st opportunities people have to register as new citizens, and they have all the paperwork needed. See this oped by @lwvus.bsky.social 's @thecelinafactor.bsky.social and @headcountorg.bsky.social 's Lucille Wenegieme on this: thehill.com/opinion/camp...
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Not only are Chalkbeat and Votebeat must-read publications to understand What Is Happening in education/voting, but lemme quickly tell you how amazing Jessica is.
She has come to speak to our newsroom 3 or 4 times and every time, I learn something new. Our journalism is better because of her.
She has come to speak to our newsroom 3 or 4 times and every time, I learn something new. Our journalism is better because of her.
Anyway if you told me in 2020 when the CEO of Chalkbeat called to ask if it was a good idea to start a voting publication that 5 years later @levinecarrie.bsky.social would be its EIC and @baseballot.bsky.social would me its managing editor, i would have maybe slapped you. HERE WE ARE.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Not only are Chalkbeat and Votebeat must-read publications to understand What Is Happening in education/voting, but lemme quickly tell you how amazing Jessica is.
She has come to speak to our newsroom 3 or 4 times and every time, I learn something new. Our journalism is better because of her.
She has come to speak to our newsroom 3 or 4 times and every time, I learn something new. Our journalism is better because of her.
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A new requirement that voters write their year of birth on mail-in ballot envelopes resulted in a TENFOLD increase in rejected ballots. Let’s be clear: adding obstacles like this will not make our elections safer. They stop eligible Americans from voting ⤵️
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
Thousands of local election ballots rejected over Montana’s new year-of-birth requirement
Election staff say they were able to work with voters to remedy many of the rejections.
montanafreepress.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A new requirement that voters write their year of birth on mail-in ballot envelopes resulted in a TENFOLD increase in rejected ballots. Let’s be clear: adding obstacles like this will not make our elections safer. They stop eligible Americans from voting ⤵️
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
Glad to see this Fair Maps redistricting court win in Utah by @lwvus.bsky.social and Mormon Women for Ethical Government (and partners) that promotes voter choice and voting rights. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting effort, approving new map with a Democratic seat
The ruling is a blow to Republicans, who had drawn a court-ordered map designed to protect Utah's all-GOP congressional delegation.
www.nbcnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Glad to see this Fair Maps redistricting court win in Utah by @lwvus.bsky.social and Mormon Women for Ethical Government (and partners) that promotes voter choice and voting rights. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Getting an early start to Election Hero Day happens all over the country-- here's a LTE from the Ventura County League of Women Voters @lwvus.bsky.social asking communities to support election workers this upcoming Monday-- and every day!! #electionheroday www.vcstar.com/story/opinio...
Letters to the editor | Election workers are heroes, damage from sonic booms
Letters include thanking election workers for their heroic efforts, and how sonic booms can cause damage to homes.
www.vcstar.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Getting an early start to Election Hero Day happens all over the country-- here's a LTE from the Ventura County League of Women Voters @lwvus.bsky.social asking communities to support election workers this upcoming Monday-- and every day!! #electionheroday www.vcstar.com/story/opinio...
Fr SCOTUS in AM to @snfagora.bsky.social and McArthur award winner @hahrie.bsky.social on the Democracy Festival, honoring late Rep Elijah Cummings. How can we create more physical spaces to practice democracy??
October 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Fr SCOTUS in AM to @snfagora.bsky.social and McArthur award winner @hahrie.bsky.social on the Democracy Festival, honoring late Rep Elijah Cummings. How can we create more physical spaces to practice democracy??
At SCOTUS FOR callais case, to defend the Voting Rights Act with @lwvus.bsky.social and many partners. Watch at 10. www.lwv.org/blog/livestr...
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
At SCOTUS FOR callais case, to defend the Voting Rights Act with @lwvus.bsky.social and many partners. Watch at 10. www.lwv.org/blog/livestr...
College students can be a key part of our pro-democracy future. Celina Stewart @thecelinafactor.bsky.social from @lwvus.bsky.social is published in @forbes.com on how we've worked with All In Campus Challenge @allintovote.bsky.social is key for a brighter democracy! www.forbes.com/sites/civicn...
Today’s College Students Hold The Key To Our Democracy’s Future
College students who learn how to mobilize their peers today will be the organizers, poll workers, and community leaders of tomorrow.
www.forbes.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
College students can be a key part of our pro-democracy future. Celina Stewart @thecelinafactor.bsky.social from @lwvus.bsky.social is published in @forbes.com on how we've worked with All In Campus Challenge @allintovote.bsky.social is key for a brighter democracy! www.forbes.com/sites/civicn...
So excited that @lwvus.bsky.social is going to be leading a great coalition to support and lift up election officials, pollworkers and other public servants who support elections. #civicholidays #EHD
"LWV Education Fund Named Managing Partner of Election Hero Day" www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
"LWV Education Fund Named Managing Partner of Election Hero Day" www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
LWV Education Fund Named Managing Partner of Election Hero Day | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters Education Fund is proud to announce that it will assume the Managing Partner role of Election Hero Day, a national day recognizing the contributions that election officials,...
www.lwv.org
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
So excited that @lwvus.bsky.social is going to be leading a great coalition to support and lift up election officials, pollworkers and other public servants who support elections. #civicholidays #EHD
"LWV Education Fund Named Managing Partner of Election Hero Day" www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
"LWV Education Fund Named Managing Partner of Election Hero Day" www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
Always read @raylaraja.bsky.social and @agtheodoridis.bsky.social —-
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@agtheodoridis.bsky.social on unique survey of former members of Congress, which indicates how far views of former GOP officeholders differ from Republican electorate on democratic norms @BrookingsGov www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
@agtheodoridis.bsky.social on unique survey of former members of Congress, which indicates how far views of former GOP officeholders differ from Republican electorate on democratic norms @BrookingsGov www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
What former lawmakers reveal about the strain on American democracy | Brookings
There is a divergence in how current and former lawmakers talk about the issues facing American democracy.
www.brookings.edu
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Always read @raylaraja.bsky.social and @agtheodoridis.bsky.social —-
"So it’s troubling that [the] administration would go out of its way to bar groups like the League [@lwvus.bsky.social] from doing the important work of registering new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies." www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
Editorial: A right under siege
The Trump administration tries to stifle voter registration in its latest attack on free and fair elections.
www.timesunion.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"So it’s troubling that [the] administration would go out of its way to bar groups like the League [@lwvus.bsky.social] from doing the important work of registering new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies." www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
It is #NVRD today-- and 600+ @lwvus.bsky.social
chapters will host more than 750 voter registration events for celebration of voter registration: www.lwv.org/increasing-v...
chapters will host more than 750 voter registration events for celebration of voter registration: www.lwv.org/increasing-v...
National Voter Registration Day | League of Women Voters
National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is the largest single-day voter registration drive of the year. Since 2012, partners like the League of Women Voters have celebrated this nonpartisan civic holi...
www.lwv.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It is #NVRD today-- and 600+ @lwvus.bsky.social
chapters will host more than 750 voter registration events for celebration of voter registration: www.lwv.org/increasing-v...
chapters will host more than 750 voter registration events for celebration of voter registration: www.lwv.org/increasing-v...
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If you are at #APSA2025, come check out what should be a fascinating panel with @niloufersiddiqui.bsky.social, @lilymasonphd.bsky.social & Kate Krimmel marking the 75th anniversary of the 1950 @apsa.bsky.social Report!
September 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If you are at #APSA2025, come check out what should be a fascinating panel with @niloufersiddiqui.bsky.social, @lilymasonphd.bsky.social & Kate Krimmel marking the 75th anniversary of the 1950 @apsa.bsky.social Report!
Great to see some champions of democracy at the Capitol, talking to @lwvus.bsky.social Sens @klobuchar.senate.gov and @padilla.senate.gov about voting rights, elections, J6 and the future of democracy. facebook.com/events/s/cul...
September 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Great to see some champions of democracy at the Capitol, talking to @lwvus.bsky.social Sens @klobuchar.senate.gov and @padilla.senate.gov about voting rights, elections, J6 and the future of democracy. facebook.com/events/s/cul...
Registration at naturalization ceremonies is a huge initiative at the League. If the gov’t did registration, we wouldn’t need to. Which begs thw question as to why they’re trying to stop the practice. www.npr.org/2025/09/02/n...
Trump administration blocks groups from voter registration at naturalization events
Nongovernmental groups like the League of Women Voters are now barred from registering new voters at naturalization ceremonies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced.
www.npr.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Registration at naturalization ceremonies is a huge initiative at the League. If the gov’t did registration, we wouldn’t need to. Which begs thw question as to why they’re trying to stop the practice. www.npr.org/2025/09/02/n...
Almost missed this effort going after gerrymandering, this in Utah, fr the Utah League and amazing partners such as Mormon Women for Ethical Government and more... @lwvus.bsky.social www.fox13now.com/news/politic...
Judge throws out maps in gerrymandering lawsuit over Utah's redistricting
A judge has issued a ruling in a lawsuit accusing the Utah state legislature of illegally gerrymandering congressional districts to benefit Republicans.
www.fox13now.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Almost missed this effort going after gerrymandering, this in Utah, fr the Utah League and amazing partners such as Mormon Women for Ethical Government and more... @lwvus.bsky.social www.fox13now.com/news/politic...
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A whistleblower complaint says that the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by members of the Department of Government Efficiency team.
Whistleblower says Trump officials copied millions of Social Security numbers
A whistleblower complaint says that the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by members of the Department of Government Efficiency team.
n.pr
August 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A whistleblower complaint says that the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by members of the Department of Government Efficiency team.
Sharing our position on this fine redistricting mess that was prompted by Texas and a demand for more safe seats- seeks to ignore the voice of the voters in selecting their member of Congress. The @lwvus.bsky.social believes that that the people need to decide, and voter protection is paramount.
The League announces No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Leaders, guidance on drawing mid-cycle maps that protect historically disenfranchised communities. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
League to Governors: Protect Communities, Draw Equitable Mid-Cycle Maps | League of Women Voters
LWV releases No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Leaders, guidance on drawing mid-cycle maps that protect historically disenfranchised communities.
www.lwv.org
August 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Sharing our position on this fine redistricting mess that was prompted by Texas and a demand for more safe seats- seeks to ignore the voice of the voters in selecting their member of Congress. The @lwvus.bsky.social believes that that the people need to decide, and voter protection is paramount.
The @lwvus.bsky.social and @lwvtexas.bsky.social have issued following statement on the bad Texas redistricting moves of the last few weeks— voters, not politicians should make these calls. And it is clear Texas has started this. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
LWV Condemns Harmful Texas Gerrymandered Maps | League of Women Voters
LWV of the United States and the LWV of Texas issued the following statement in response to the Texas legislature passing a bill with new congressional maps.
www.lwv.org
August 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The @lwvus.bsky.social and @lwvtexas.bsky.social have issued following statement on the bad Texas redistricting moves of the last few weeks— voters, not politicians should make these calls. And it is clear Texas has started this. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...