League Sends Letter to U.S. Senate on Need to Reduce Gun Violence (Article) 3/22/2018 The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate outlining the policies needed to curb gun violence.
NPR: Trump's Election Integrity Commission Could Have A 'Chilling Effect' On Voting Rights (News Clips) 5/18/2017 This interview originally appeared on NPR.
Expanded Background Check on Guns Wins in Washington (Blog) 11/24/2014 For the League of Women Voters of Washington (LWVWA), it was an Election Day we’ll never forget: over one million Washington voters said YES to backgrounds checks on gun purchases.
State of the Union Address Touches on All of League’s Priority Issues (Blog) 1/29/2014 In last night’s annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama laid out his priorities for the coming year. Here’s the rundown of what he said on our issues and how it aligns with League…
#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work on Immigration Reform and Gun Control (Blog) 11/26/2013 What the League has done to lead efforts on comprehensive immigration reform and gun control legislation.
Support the League’s Work and our Successes: Join us for #GivingTuesday! (Blog) 10/24/2013 The League is participating in #GivingTuesday, an annual campaign created to promote a national day of giving at the start of the holiday season.
Senate Fails to Pass Key Gun Control Amendment (Press Release) 4/18/2013 “Ultimately, political fears and outrageous claims won out over common sense," said Elisabeth MacNamara, League President.
The True “Connecticut Effect:” Galvanizing community action and empowering the “silent majority” (Blog) 4/11/2013 Cheryl Dunson, President of the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, shares how her League helped pass safer gun laws in its state legislature.
League Sends Letter to U.S. House in Favor of Common Sense Gun Legislation (Legal Document) 3/20/2013 The League sent a letter to members of the U.S. House urging them to pass common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.
League Sends Letter to U.S. Senate Advocating for Common Sense Solutions to Gun Violence (Legal Document) 2/20/2013 On February 21, the League sent the attached letter to the U.S. Senate in favor of common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.