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LWV Virginia Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters During COVID-19 (Press Release)

With the increased demand for absentee ballots due to COVID-19, the witness requirement presents a burden for voters’ health and safety. 

My Superpower: Showing Up (Blog)

On February 12, I had the opportunity to participate in one of the many activities occurring across the country to commemorate the 100th birthday of the League of Women Voters.

League Celebrates Equal Rights Amendment Ratified by Virginia (Press Release)

Virginia ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment, achieving support from three-fourths of all 50 states required for the ERA to become a constitutional amendment.

100 Years in the Making: One Step Closer to the ERA (Blog)

This past Wednesday, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee ruled 21-11 to remove the ERA's ratification deadline and now the resolution moves to the House floor for a vote.

League Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Limiting Political Interest in Redistricting Cases (Press Release)

The Court provided clarity that state Attorneys General will maintain the exclusive right to bring future redistricting cases.

High Schoolers want to vote—we have a responsibility to show them how (Blog)

The sooner we can start educating young people about our election and voting systems, the more empowered they will be to make their voices heard. 

Virginia Legislators Should Put Voters First When Redrawing Maps (Press Release)

The Virginia General Assembly will convene in a special session to redraw eleven House of Delegates districts that a three-judge panel deemed in June were an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.

The 2016 Presidential Election WAS Rigged (Press Release)

Voter Suppression Can Impact Outcomes

League Volunteers on Track to Register Voters in 200 Schools This Spring (Blog)

This year, League volunteers will be out in force in over 25 communities across 15 states as part of our Youth Voter Registration program, with the goal of holding voter registration events in more than 200 high schools and community/vocational schools.

League of Women Voters Executive Director to Depart (Press Release)

“Nancy has guided the staff and inspired the national Board to think and act strategically and lead us into the 21st Century,” President MacNamara said.