News & Commentary

The League of Women Voters of Vermont has partnered with organizations from across the state to host two upcoming candidate forums.

The conditions and pressure of this society against LGBTQIA+ people have given us no other option but to create space for each other and to connect with our fellow community members.

The 2022 primary election results established conclusively that voters expect their elected officials to reform our criminal legal system by investing in people over prisons.  

Where do candidates in contested races for attorney general and state's attorney stand on the issues that matter? View recordings of two recent candidate forums.

Voters should expect their state’s attorney candidates to reflect their values, and to be transparent about whether or not they support a smarter justice system that invests in people over prisons.

Vermont’s primary election is coming up on August 9th and early voting is well under way. Have you made your voting plan yet? We have a few tips to help you prepare.

We're hosting a virtual forum with candidates in contested races for state's attorney on Thursday, July 28th at 6pm.

Good public policy requires good information. Without data, our criminal legal system cannot address persistent racial disparities and other negative outcomes.

In June, the ACLU invited each state's attorney candidate to answer fifteen questions about their positions on criminal justice issues. Did the candidate(s) in your county respond?