Democracy

ACLU Offers Voting Rights Training

October 15, 2020

The ACLU of Wyoming is offering a voting rights training Friday, October 16. The training will cover your rights as a registered Wyoming voter and talk about how to exercise that right on or before Election Day.

Wyoming Coalition for a Healthy Retirement Hosts Voting 101 Webinar on October 14

October 12, 2020

Do you know what’s at stake for your community and our state? Do you know who will be appearing on your ballot when you walk into the voting booth that day? Voting is easy, but it’s important to be prepared, especially with the new public health guidelines. Even the most seasoned voter can take steps now to help ensure that this year’s voting is a safe, smooth process.

Unpacking Your Ballot: Judicial Retentions

October 5, 2020

In a general election, you probably have a good sense of the top races, the candidates, and their positions. But what about some of the down-ballot races? What about “judicial retentions?” If you aren’t familiar with individual judges, how do you make an informed decision about whether they should be retained?

It’s National Voter Registration Day

September 21, 2020

Today is National Register to Vote Day. Even if you pretty sure you’re already registered, it’s worth checking again with your county clerk. You can find your county clerk’s contact information—plus a ton of other great information about voting in Wyoming—here.

Why Small-Town Journalism Matters to Democracy (A People’s Review: LIVE! Recap)

September 18, 2020

Thanks to everyone who tuned in for this month’s edition of the People’s Review: LIVE! We had a lively discussion with five Wyoming journalists and editors about how the decline of local news and the spread of misinformation hurts civic engagement and weakens our democracy. If you missed it, be sure to check out the recording.

Voter Checklist

September 16, 2020

The General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd. There is an unprecedented interest in voting at the same time there is a public health emergency. Fortunately, that means that people are getting better prepared for election day earlier than ever.

The People’s Review: LIVE! Keeping it Local: Why Small-Town Journalism Matters to Democracy

September 15, 2020 The decline of local news combined with the explosion of online misinformation is not just a story about a waning industry—it’s a historic economic and cultural disruption that could threaten the viability of our traditional representative democracy. Join us online Thursday, September 17, at 5 p.m. to hear from a panel of …

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