Category Archives: Democracy

Shouldn’t Voting Be Easier?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by womenslawproject

By Nora Kenty, WLP Intern Tomorrow, on October 1, Pennsylvanians will be flocking to the State Capitol in Harrisburg to encourage the House of Representatives to pass SB 37, also known as the Online Voter Registration Bill. This bill, aimed … Continue reading →

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Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, Wisconsin – Let’s End This List

Posted on July 25, 2013 by womenslawproject

By Kaitlin Leskovac, WLP Summer Intern Three weeks ago, under the watchful eyes of six male state legislators (photo), Governor Kasich (R) of Ohio signed the new state budget. As many have noted, the symbolism in this photo is marked, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Abortion Access, Democracy, PA Legislature, Politics, Reproductive Rights, Voter turnout, women in Congress, women in legislature, women voting, Women's health | Tagged Abortion, Health care, PA Legislature, Reproductive Rights, voter turnout, women in Congress, Women in government, women voting, Women's health | Comments Off

U.S Department of Justice Launches Investigation into PA Voter ID Law

Posted on July 25, 2012 by nditto

Nikki Ditto, WLP Intern The U.S Department of Justice has begun a formal investigation on the legality of Pennsylvania’s controversial Voter ID Law, which was passed in March of this year. The law, which we have blogged about before, stipulates … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Voter I.D. Law Disproportionately Impacts Women as Election Draws Near

Posted on July 20, 2012 by nditto

Molly Cohen, WLP Intern When Pennsylvania passed a law earlier this year imposing a voter ID requirement on voting in every election and narrowing the list of acceptable forms of ID, critics quickly pointed out that the law targets specific … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, PA Law, PA Legislature, PA Supreme Court | Tagged Discrimination, Pennsylvania, Politics, Women | 1 Comment

Hillary Clinton Launches the Women in Public Service Project

Posted on June 20, 2012 by nditto

Molly Duerig, WLP Intern Monday, June 11th, marked the official launch of the Women in Public Service Project (WPSP), a program created by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that aims to mentor emerging female leaders from all over the world … Continue reading →

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“It’s the Economy, Stupid” – Occupy Pennsylvania and Legislative Priorities

Posted on November 1, 2011 by womenslawproject

Like most Americans, Pennsylvanians want jobs, fair taxation, and smarter spending… but all they’re getting are ill-advised spending cuts, bickering across party lines and moral grandstanding about women’s healthcare. A few weeks ago, the Occupy movement, a grassroots movement for … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion Access, Democracy, Economic Justice, Employment, PA Legislature, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reproductive Rights | Tagged Abortion, Employment, Government, PA Legislature, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh | Comments Off

Voter ID Bill Would Disenfranchise PA Citizens

Posted on July 6, 2011 by womenslawproject

On June 23rd the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 934, a bill that would require voters to always show unexpired government-issued photo ID before casting a vote in an election. This is a stricter measure than current law … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Government, PA Legislature, Uncategorized, Voting rights | Tagged Government, PA Legislature | 2 Comments

PA House Committee Passes Bill That Would Have Detrimental Impact on Low-income Voters

Posted on May 12, 2011 by womenslawproject

On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives State Government Committee passed HB 934, which would require voters to present identification each time they visit their polling place. This change was enacted in order to curb voter fraud, which of course, … Continue reading →

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First Two Openly Transgender Judges in the U.S. Appointed Last Month

Posted on December 7, 2010 by womenslawproject

A positive step for transgender visibility was taken in November, when two openly transgender people became judges in two states. California voters elected Judge Victoria Kolakowski to the Alameda County Superior Court on November 2, making her the first openly transgender … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Equality, Government, LGBT | Tagged Equality, Government, judiciary, LGBT, Phyllis Frye, Transgender, Transgender judges, Victoria Kolakowski, Women in government | Comments Off

Help Ensure All Workers Have the Right to Earn Paid Sick Days

Posted on December 2, 2010 by womenslawproject

If you live in Philadelphia, you have an opportunity to ensure that all workers have the right to earn paid sick days. How can you do this? By joining the Coalition for Healthy Families and Workplaces for a Letter Writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Employment, Events, Philadelphia, Philadelphia City Council | Tagged Caregiving, Employment, Government, Health, Paid sick days, Pathways PA, Philadelphia, Women's Way | Comments Off