The Vote Is the Emblem of Equality -- and Now It is Under Attack
By: Elisabeth MacNamara
EDITORIAL NOTE: This blog post was originally published on the Huffington Post.
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LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights
By: Elisabeth MacNamaraIn last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some of the League’s priority issues including voting rights, climate change, immigration and gun violence.
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Championing the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in Shelby County v. Holder
By: Renee DavidsonOn Wednesday, February 27th, the Supreme Court will review Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, a case that questions the constitutionality of Section 5 the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, the landmark legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices.
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Join the League for the Largest Climate Change Rally in History!
By: Jessica JonesPresident Obama underscored the urgent need to address climate change in his inaugural address last month and John Kerry called climate change a “life-threatening issue” of national security upon his nomination for Secretary of State.
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Let’s get a State of the Union BINGO for LWV policy priorities!
By: Renee DavidsonNext Tuesday, February 12th, President Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, which will outline his key priorities for the year and second term in office.
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LWVEF Introduces New Training Manual for Engaging High School Voters
By: MaggieAs we look ahead to the 2014 and 2016 election cycles, the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) is pleased to share an updated popular training manual for conducting high school voter registration drives.
