The Equality State Policy Center is a non-profit broad-based coalition of more than 30 social justice, conservation, and labor organizations in Wyoming.
The Equality State Policy Center is a non-profit broad-based coalition of more than 30 social justice, conservation, and labor organizations in Wyoming.
The General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd! There is an unprecedented interest in voting at the same time there is a public health emergency. You can still vote safely in Wyoming this election. 1. CHECK THAT YOUR REGISTRATION IS UP-TO-DATE You’ll want to make sure that you are still registered to vote. Wyoming purges the voter lists after every general election, so …
October 21, 2020
The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Wyoming, in coordination with its local chapters, has developed a number of helpful resources for learning more about down-ballot candidates and issues in communities around Wyoming.
October 16, 2020
Last night’s People’s Review: LIVE! The Power of Voting feat. Ricardo Ramírez of the Brennan Center for Justice, Audrey Kline of the National Vote at Home Institute, Susan Simpson of the Wyoming League of Women Voters and ESPC’s own Chris Merrill!
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.
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.
October 8, 2020 As Election Day approaches, it’s important that you know how, where, and when to cast your ballot so you can make a plan to vote. Check out our Voter Checklist to be sure you’ve got all your bases covered. And know there are resources available if you run into trouble! Voter Hotline If you or someone you …
October 7, 2020 Equality State Policy Center Hosts Panel of Voting Rights Experts to Discuss Voting and Election Security in Wyoming LARAMIE, Wyo — As part of our monthly People’s Review: Live! online series, ESPC will host a panel of national and Wyoming-based experts to discuss the power of voting. “Voting in a free and fair election is one of the most …
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?
September 11, 2020 Wyoming is the only state that requires a notarized signature for mailed-in voter registration forms, and one of a handful that don’t allow online registration. “In most states these days, voters can go to the Secretary State’s website and register online,” ESPC Executive Director Chris Merrill told members of the Joint Corporations Committee this month, adding that …
September 16, 2020 To: President of the Senate Drew Perkins Speaker of the House Steve Harshman Members of the Management Council Re: Allowing for More Public Participation at Online Legislative Committee Meetings Dear President Perkins, Speaker Harshman, and esteemed Members of the Wyoming State Legislature’s Management Council: The Equality State Policy Center wishes to thank you for your continued work …