Red River Valley Voter Back Issues

This issue reports LWVUS actions: a statement on Supreme Court review of the Voting Rights Act and a letter to Congress on federal taxes and the budget. It notes North Dakota elected its first woman to the U.S. Senate, Heidi Heitkamp. It also profiles members Frank Kratky and Ashley Ladbury.

This issue announces a League study of government transparency and reprints an LWVUS statement on Senate refusal to debate the DISCLOSE Act. It summarizes Minnesota’s proposed voter ID amendment and describes National Voter Registration Day activities.

This issue includes a president’s letter opposing voter ID requirements and discussion of rental discrimination, the political gender gap, and political polarization. It reports an ongoing study of homelessness.

This issue provides LWVUS updates on voter ID and redistricting and reprints a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing termination of the Election Assistance Commission. It also lists local League meetings and program topics.

This issue reports that a League-sponsored constitutional amendment to create an independent legislative redistricting commission in North Dakota failed. It also notes the launch of an LWVUS Clean Air Act campaign.

This issue includes discussion of the Senate filibuster and opposition to Minnesota’s voter ID law. It announces WE Rise, a women’s lobbying day at the state capitol, and notes that Cass County legislative forums will not be held during the session. It also reprints an LWVUS notice on the Clean Air Act.

This issue reports LWVRRV participation in naturalization ceremonies, including congratulating new citizens, and reprints LWVUS remarks at a DISCLOSE Act Coalition press event. It also notes League meetings and organizational updates.

This issue announces a Lunch with Leaders event featuring U.S. Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp and League sponsorship of an initiated constitutional amendment to create an independent legislative redistricting commission in North Dakota.

This issue provides a membership update and coverage of League history. It publishes the annual meeting notice, budget, and nominating committee report.

This issue reports LWVRRV advocacy meetings with Minnesota congressional staff and outlines LWVUS positions on reproductive choice and health care reform, including a statement on U.S. House passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act. It also profiles Barb Headrick, Alice Hauan, and Portia Danielson.

This issue covers redistricting reform and reports LWVUS urging Congress and the President to continue support for a public option in health care. It also highlights the League Census Leadership Project, a national initiative to promote full participation in the U.S. Census through public education and outreach.

This issue reports League legislative advocacy related to child care and the annual meeting featuring Dr. Deb White. It covers the Cass 23 case involving Indian guest workers and local government reports on flood insurance, flood maps, and flood protection. It also highlights an LWVUS immigration study and a profile of Frank Kratky.

This issue reports League interviews with Minnesota legislators and advocacy at WE Rise on state legislative issues. It documents a League discussion group on homelessness and its impact on children.

This issue reports the League’s Early Voting Project and Observer coverage of the 2008 Minnesota Senate recount and early voting practices in Cass and Clay counties. It also highlights League participation in a child care coalition.

This issue reports a Minnesota immigration study and a child care issues forum. It also documents strategic planning efforts for LWVRRV.