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Money in Elections

Combat the undue influence of money and level the playing field in elections.

Help us work to ensure voters remain the center of our democracy!

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Ethics and Lobbying Reform, Election Reform, DC Voting Rights, CEDAW, and Arms Control

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August 2010 LeaguE-Voice
Read about our latest work in this month's newsletter.

League Submits Testimony to Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
The League and other organizations submitted written testimony to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) providing a set of recommendations for ongoing implementation of the reporting requirements of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993. Read the statement here.

Happy Women’s Equality Day!
It's hard to believe that just 90 years ago, on August 26, women defeated overwhelming opposition to win the right to vote. Spread the word about the League's Women's Equality Day celebrations and reminding your friends and family of this important day and tell them about the League's important work.

Celebrating 90 Years of Women’s Suffrage
League President, Elisabeth MacNamara, leads today’s National Conference on Citizenship’s featured discussion. Read the article and join the conversation.

League celebrates 90th anniversary with valued partners around the world
Global Democracy series includes events in Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Kenya, and Azerbaijan.

July 2010 LeaguE-Voice
Read about our latest work in this month's newsletter.

Two choices
After falling just short of the votes needed to begin debate on the DISCLOSE Act, the Senate has two choices: more obstructionism and partisanship, or a compromise that moves us forward on common ground.

Obstructionist Politics Blocks DISCLOSE Act in Senate
MacNamara issues statement on Senate failure to begin debate: “It is sad to see Senators cling to partisanship and obstructionism...instead of working together to find a middle ground on the DISCLOSE Act.”

Women's Radio celebrates League's 90th
Pat Lynch, host of Speak Up! on Women's Radio, interviews LWVUS president Elisabeth MacNamara.

Brown should back reforms
"As I See It" Op-Ed in the Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette by LWVUS president Elisabeth MacNamara and LWVMA president Marcia Hirshberg.

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