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League of Women Voters Announces Key Redistricting Developments (Press Release)

North Carolina Challenge Goes to Court; Affected Hundreds of Voters in 2012

The Convergence of Immigration, Voting Rights and Commitment to Democracy (Blog)

It struck me that the League doesn’t just ask others, like Congress to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform or the Supreme Court to continue to protect voting rights, we foster civic life and democracy through the very way we operate.

President Fails to Mention Climate Change in New Jersey Visit (Press Release)

“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)

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.

Senate Fails to Pass Key Gun Control Amendment (Press Release)

“Ultimately, political fears and outrageous claims won out over common sense," said Elisabeth MacNamara, League President.

Obama Administration Misses Deadline on Power Plant Pollution (Press Release)

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)

Coalition to President Obama and Secretary Kerry: Pipeline is Not in National Interest

Attacks on Voting Rights – a Midterm State Legislative Report (Blog)

Each state has focused some of their energy on voting rights and elections – 2230 bills relating to elections, both good and bad, have been introduced in state legislatures across the country since January.

Citizen-Led Voter Registration Drives at Risk in Arizona v. ITCA, Inc. (Press Release)

“Restrictions on the use of the national voter registration application form like those by Arizona make it much more difficult to register eligible citizens to vote,” Elisabeth MacNamara said.

UN's Conference to End Violence against Women & Girls: LWV Sponsors Panel Discussions (Article)

On behalf of the LWVUS, we had a delegation of 19 attending the Commission at UN headquarters. We also organized a parallel event--Implementing Laws Preventing Violence against Women & Girls – Successfully, held March 5.