President Fails to Mention Climate Change in New Jersey Visit (Press Release) 5/29/2013 “We were disappointed that the President failed to mention climate change as one of the causes of extreme weather," said President MacNamara.
Obama Administration Names Presidential Commission on Election Administration Members (Press Release) 5/21/2013 The League once again calls on the President and the nation's new elections commission to make bold changes to make elections free, fair and accessible.
Obama Administration Misses Deadline on Power Plant Pollution (Press Release) 4/15/2013 Today, the League expressed disappointment with the Obama Administration for missing a key deadline to set industrial carbon pollution standards for new power plants.
“All Risk, No Reward Coalition” Targets Democratic Base on Keystone XL (Press Release) 4/11/2013 Coalition to President Obama and Secretary Kerry: Pipeline is Not in National Interest
Consequences of Overturning Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 Are Dire (Press Release) 2/22/2013 The following is a statement from Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.:
SOTU: Disappointed that President Obama Failed to Call for Bold Action on Voting Rights (Press Release) 2/12/2013 President's Address Sets "Strong Course for Nation" on Climate, Immigration and Gun Safety
New League Ad Urges Obama Action on Climate (Press Release) 1/4/2013 Spirit of the Islands Key to President Obama’s Legacy on Climate Change
LEAGUE PUSHES OBAMA ON CLIMATE CHANGE (Press Release) 12/20/2012 Today, the League of Women Voters sent a letter urging President Obama, to takes steps to lead the world in the face of the greatest environmental challenge of our generation: climate change.
New Soot Standard: Very Important Win for Public Health and Environment (Press Release) 12/14/2012 The EPA released air quality standards for fine particles that come from power plants, oil refineries, and more. The new rule is intended to protect against asthma attacks, lung disease, and more.
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S GREENHOUSE GAS RULE IS A MAJOR STEP IN CONTROLLING CLIMATE CHANGE (Press Release) 4/13/2012 Washington, DC (April 13, 2012) – The League of Women Voters today praised the Administration’s proposed