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LWV Staff

U.S. Senate Fails to Override Veto of Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

"We hope that President Obama will side with the thousands of League activists who have urged him to fully reject the pipeline after a complete review is finalized by the State Department," said President MacNamara.

Using State Constitutions to Fight Voter Discrimination Laws (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina is challenging the state's voter photo ID requirement in state court under the North Carolina state constitution.

Nationwide Assaults on Voting Rights Continue amongst Some Wins (Blog)

2 months into the 2015 State Legislative sessions, we have seen a groundswell of assaults on voters in many states. We have been working to fight these threats and advance voting opportunities.

Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act at the US Mission to the United Nations (Blog)

This week, the Mission of the United States to the United Nations commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Being Part of the Solution in Ferguson (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of St. Louis is excited to help engage and empower Ferguson residents to take part in their government and wield influence over their community moving forward.

President Obama Vetos Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

“Today, President Obama stood up for the future of our environment and for the health and well-being of Americans,” President MacNamara said.

LWV of the Austin Area Recognized for Voter Registration in Travis County, Texas (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area guest blogs on their recent Partner Recognition Award for their voter registration work.

League of Women Voters Celebrates 95th Anniversary, Looks to the Future of Making Democracy Work® (Press Release)

Local members, supporters and online activists join together to work for a better America as the League celebrates 95 years.

U.S. House of Representatives Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

“It is time for President Obama to follow through on his promise to veto this misguided legislation,” said League President Elisabeth MacNamara.

League to Federal Election Commission: “Protect the Voters and Enforce the Law” (Press Release)

League President MacNamara urges the FEC to update campaign finance regulations to provide full disclosure so that the Citizens United decision does not continue as the giant loophole for secret giving that it has become.