The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa honored Professor Rodger A. Randle, director of the Center for Studies in Democracy and Culture at University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, as the 2014 Pathfinder Award recipient on April 22. Professor Randle was being honored for his outstanding contributions in both public service and higher education at the city, state and national levels. Highlighted …
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that a Tulsa County voter has legal standing to challenge the state’s Voter ID law. See the Tulsa League’s response to the recent ruling here.
Mark you calendars for February 15! The newly chartered North East Oklahoma Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (NEOKCBTU) Chapter based in Tulsa will be hosting its 1st Annual Black History Awards Banquet in salute to Black History month. Awards will be presented and the program agenda will focus on the historical relationship of the labor movement, civil rights and the …
On January 16, Representatives James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), John Conyers (D-MI), Bobby Scott (D-VA), John Lewis (D-GA), and Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced common sense legislation that would repair and restore the Voting Rights Act. This bipartisan effort to fix the damage done by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby v. Holder is necessary to restore and protect …
In January, the Units met to brainstorm and discuss potential topics for LWVUS to study. Input from the Units will be reported to the Board in February and will be used to complete the form. LWVUS has requested that it be completed by March 2, 2014. The LWVUS uses this input from local Leagues to determine what recommended study will …