Why Gun Safety is an LGBTQIA+ Issue (Blog) 6/5/2024 Gun violence has a relatively more devastating impact on certain groups of people, including the LGBTQIA+ community. The disproportionate impact of gun violence on the LGBTQIA+ community makes…
LWV's Work with Urgent Social Justice Issues (Blog) 5/22/2024 To achieve a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights and “urgent issues." Urgent…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. Learn why young voters are so important and how you can support…
League Condemns Gun Violence (Press Release) 10/27/2023 PORTLAND, WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of Maine and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued this statement following the acts of violence and active shooter situation in…
LWV of Tennessee Statement on Expelled State Representatives (Press Release) 4/7/2023 The League of Women of Voters of Tennessee issued the following statement after the Tennessee State Legislature voted to expel two general assembly members.
Young Kansas voters embrace political power in fight to preserve democracy (News Clips) 9/15/2022 This story was originally published in the Kansas Reflector. Record turnout for abortion vote in Aug. 2 primary counters concerns about attempts to undermine election integrity
Explaining SCOTUS's Abortion Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (Blog) 7/22/2022 On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning the constitutional right to abortion. In so doing, they…
President Biden Signs Gun Safety Bill in Law (Press Release) 6/25/2022 WASHINGTON — Today League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after President Biden signed the bipartisan gun safety legislation:
LWV Statement on Senate Passage of Gun Safety Bill (Press Release) 6/24/2022 WASHINGTON — Today League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after the US Senate passed bipartisan gun safety legislation:
LWV Statement on House Passage of Gun Safety Bill (Press Release) 6/24/2022 WASHINGTON — Today League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after the US House of Representatives passed bipartisan gun safety…