League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

NC HOUSE BILL 958 IS A DANGEROUS PIECE OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION.

👉 Total ban on encouraging voter turnout: State and county board members are prohibited from any public statement "encouraging or promoting voter turnout in any election"
👉 Grants the State Auditor total discretion to audit all machines, county offices and personnel involved in any election
👉 Reduces campaign finance transparency: the bill significantly raises the dollar thresholds for required reporting of dark money contributions or media expenditures, waiving reporting for the rest
👉 Requires voters to register with a political party a full year before voting in that party's primary election (up from 90 days)
👉 Total ban on any ranked-choice voting in any primary or general election statewide
👉 Strips some overseas voters of their eligibility to vote in any state elections
👉 Partisan staffing: changes up to 25 professional staff at the State Board of Elections from career civil staff to partisan political appointees
👉 Bans paid petition gathering

Here is our CALL TO ACTION:
We urge every person who values democracy, fair elections, and the fundamental right to vote to become informed and engaged. *Contact your elected representatives.

*Share information with your family, friends, and neighbors.

*Attend meetings, ask questions, and make your voice heard.

The strength of our democracy depends upon the active participation of its citizens, and silence at critical moments comes at a great cost.

The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. It belongs to all of us, and it is a right worth protecting.

06/08/2026

Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. Come in person or scan the QR code to live stream.

05/29/2026

Data Centers are coming if nothing is done to stop them. Learn why they are a threat to the well being of our communities.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Register on Mobilize: https://mobilize.us/s/kHXgBJ
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05/22/2026

Headlines will continue to change.
Laws will continue to evolve.
Debates will continue to happen.

But one thing will never change: the League of Women Voters of North Carolina’s commitment to keeping voters informed, engaged and connected to the issues shaping their communities.

05/20/2026

LWVPT Members, have you made your reservations for the Annual Meeting? We hope to see you there. Deadline for reservations is MONDAY, May 25 at 5 p.m.

Follow this link to reserve your place and celebrate another great year of LWVPT! https://lwvpiedmonttriad.org/annual-meeting-2026/

05/09/2026

FOCUSING ON THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AS A GUIDE
In the spirit of celebrating the 250th year of America’s founding, and to reaffirm North Carolina’s role as “First in Freedom”, the LWVPT is creating special initiatives intended to deepen our intimate connections with its values and vision.

We begin by directing you to the National Constitution Center‘s web site and specifically its section of podcasts. We will update the podcast episodes throughout the year.

THE National U.S. Constitution Center is a private, nonprofit organization. It serves as America's leading platform for nonpartisan Constitutional education and debate. As the Museum of We the People, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As America's Town Hall, the Center brings together conservative and liberal thought leaders to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a headquarters for civic education, the Center delivers the best educational programs and resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution.

National Constitution Center airs We the People podcasts that explore aspects of this document and how it is exercised in our times.

Here are the most recent podcasts

https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/podcasts

Podcast | We the People
SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL MAP

Unpacking the Supreme Court‘s decision in Louisiana v. Callais and the future of the Voting Rights Act
May 7, 2026
Podcast | We the People
SARAH ISGUR ON LAST BRANCH STANDING

Sarah Isgur on Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today’s Supreme Court
April 30, 2026
Podcast | We the People
REVOLUTIONARY STATE CONSTITUTIONS

Constitutional scholars Nicholas Cole and Robert Williams discuss the significance of Revolutionary-era state constitutions
April 23, 2026

04/30/2026

We remain steadfast in our work to protect Voting Rights for all.

Today's Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais was a gut punch. It raises serious concerns about the future of longstanding protections afforded by the Civil Rights Act of 1965 and the representation of minority communities across our country. The League of Women Voters of the US called thi...