Articles Posted on August 14th, 2012

  • The League of Women Voters says it is "Making Democracy Work," but its candidate selection policy for upcoming League-sponsored forums appears to contradict its creed. Screenshot courtesy League of Women Voters.

    Is the League of Women Voters Disenfranchising Candidates?

    by Luke Thomas on Aug 14, 2012 | 9 Comments

    The 150,000-member strong League of Women Voters – whose motto is “Making Democracy Work” – sent an email Friday to candidates running for elected office in San Francisco telling them they are not welcome to participate in their upcoming forums unless they can demonstrate they are “waging a formal campaign.”

    Posted in News, Politics