The League of Women Voters of California is celebrating a historic voting rights victory: the right to vote is being restored to nearly 60,000 people who had previously been incarcerated.

"The League is committed to honoring Julian Bond's legacy in our ongoing work to keep our elections free, fair and accessible for every eligible voter,” said President MacNamara.

I enjoy seeing the historical moments the League has been involved in captured in the memorabilia on our office walls.

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma recently helped secure a big victory for voters in their state by reaching an agreement with the State Election Board and state agencies ensuring compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Last week, the first debate for the 2016 presidential election took place. Here are a few things you can do to get the most out of watching future debates.

“The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history,” said President MacNamara.

League members don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. When a problem arises, League members join with others to focus on the challenge and try to solve it.

Fifty years ago this week, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments into law thereby creating two of our most influential federal programs – Medicaid and Medicare.

Finding unbiased and accurate information about politics and elections helps protect voters and create more democratic elections.

Growing up, one of my biggest influencers was my Grandma Kay who was a member of her local League. Working for the League means honoring her life and continuing to do the great work she did for decades.