Op Ed: Aug. 26th is Women's Equality Day

From Emma Lou Louis, president of the League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns:

August 26th marks the 96th anniversary of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns is marking this historic occasion by engaging and empowering voters to participate this year.

As Election Day approaches, now is the time to make sure you, and the people in your life, are registered to vote at your current address. In New York, voter registration applications must be postmarked no later than October 14 and received by the board of elections no later than October 19 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.

Women's Equality Day is all about celebrating what Americans can do to build a better democracy: VOTE! With so much at stake this election year, nationally as well as locally, the League is ready to help get you ready to vote. The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns will be registering voters throughout the Rivertowns as well as inviting candidates running for office to participate in candidate forums in addition to providing information for our voters' guide.

Please set aside just a few minutes to check on your registration status and begin learning about the candidates and issues that will be on your ballot. Visit VOTE411.org or lwv-rivertowns.org for all of your election information in 2016!

Women who fought for the right to vote understood that voting is the key way to make an impact on the critical issues facing their communities. Women's Equality Day is the perfect time to get ready and commit to get out and vote.

IMAGE/National Women's History Project