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LWVOR Calls for Cybersecurity Funding to Protect Oregon
All of us are vulnerable to impending cyberwar, now beyond cyber criminals, with active cyber-retaliation threats against US sanctions to pr
Feb 26, 2022


Press Release: Pro-Democracy Groups File Ballot Measures to Reform Oregon’s Campaign Finances
Honest Elections Oregon, a coalition of pro-democracy groups and advocates, including the League of Women Voters of Oregon, filed ballot ini
Dec 7, 2021


Editorial: Independent redistricting commission should be on the ballot - The Bulletin
Was anybody really surprised that Oregon legislators couldn’t agree on redistricting? We’re guessing you weren’t. It’s too political....
Oct 1, 2021


Redistricting Data: What to Expect and When (US Census Bureau)
Written by Dr. Ron Jarmin, U.S. Census Bureau Acting Director Since releasing the apportionment results in April, we’ve had several teams...
Jul 28, 2021
Readers respond: Independent redistricting commissions work
Written by Barbara Klein, Action Chair of League of Women Voters of Rogue Valley. In criticizing the idea of creating an independent...
Jul 23, 2021


LWV is in a league of its own
By Lisa Medway Jun 13, 2021 01:00 AM - Reposted from Mail Tribune When I moved to the Rogue Valley in the summer of 2018, the only person...
Jun 14, 2021


The Oregonian Editorial: Campaign finance reform bill missing the ‘reform’
This article was originally posted on OregonLive. By The Oregonian Editorial Board There are two bills in the Oregon House proposing...
May 26, 2021
The Center Square: Oregon would be third state to guarantee prisoners right to vote under bill
This post was originally published on The Center Square. By Tim Gruver | The Center Square (The Center Square) — Oregon ranks among the...
Feb 25, 2021
Pamplin: State lawmakers hear case for election-day postmarks on ballots
Secretary of state, advocates say it would end voter confusion over when to mail them back. This article was originally posted on Pamplin...
Feb 25, 2021
KGW: ‘Representation does matter’: Kamala Harris’ history-making ascent paves way for future generat
PORTLAND, Ore. — In her vice president-elect acceptance speech, Kamala Harris thanked those who paved the way for women in politics and set
Nov 10, 2020
Statesman Journal: Hopes for return to normalcy, cooperation after difficult 2020 election
The results of Tuesday’s elections in Oregon and around the country won’t be certified for weeks, but the prospect of a distressing campaign
Nov 3, 2020
Bend Bulletin: Bend City Council candidates discuss top issues at forum
Housing, transportation and other major issues in Bend were discussed Tuesday at a virtual forum for three City Council candidates.
Oct 26, 2020
Bend Bulletin: Helt/Kropf forum filled with verbal attacks, despite agreement on many issues
There were topics that Republican state Rep. Cheri Helt and the Democratic challenger for her legislative seat
Oct 15, 2020
Herald and News: Measure 107: would create limits on campaign contributions
This article was originally published on Herald and News. Measure 107 is packed with proposed new limitations on campaign contributions...
Oct 14, 2020
The Oregonian: Readers respond: You have a right to be heard
This article was originally published on OregonLive. As the November election approaches, in the tense atmosphere of a national pandemic,...
Oct 7, 2020
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