This week the League of Women Voters Education Fund, together with the Inter-American Dialogue, and the International Association of Women Judges, is sponsoring a conference entitled “Women and the Rule of Law: The View from the Americas.”
Miss the media frenzy? Here’s a roundup of news featuring the League of Women Voter’s stand on the new voting commission.
This weekend, I gathered with folks from across the country for the largest rally on climate change in U.S. history!
In conjunction with many of our national partners, the League is participating in a rally at the Supreme Court on February 27, starting with a press briefing at 8:30 am and the rally running from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you’re in the DC area, please join us for the rally!
President Obama delivered the 2013 State of the Union (SOTU) address on Tuesday, February 12th. The League created an official LWV Bingo game to engage viewers and track how the President’s speech matched up with our key priorities, particularly money in politics, election reform, climate change, gun safety, and immigration. Then we live-tweeted the action!
Ninety-three years after the League was founded to help democratize the right to vote, the voting rights of all Americans - or the "emblem of our equality"- are at deep risk.
In 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.
On 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.
