Action Alert
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Press Release
Consequences of Overturning Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 Are Dire
| Renee DavidsonThe following is a statement from Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.:
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Blog
In the News: LWV Voices Disappointment on Voting Commission
| Renee DavidsonLast Tuesday during his State of the Union address, President Obama announced his solution to the nation’s flawed voting systems: the formation of a nonpartisan voting commission.
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News Clips
President of the national League of Women Voters McNamara
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News Clips
League President Elisabeth MacNamara appears on MSNBC's Jansing and Co. to talk about Voting Commission
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Blog
Rally to Protect the Voting Rights Act!
| StephanieOn Wednesday, February 27, 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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News Clips
Obama's proposed voting commission under partisan fire from both sides
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Blog
The Vote Is the Emblem of Equality -- and Now It is Under Attack
| Elisabeth MacNamaraEDITORIAL 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
| 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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Blog
Championing the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in Shelby County v. Holder
| Renee DavidsonOn Wednesday, February 27th, the Supreme Court will review Shelby County, Alabama v.
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Press Release
Essential Voting Rights Protections at Risk