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Senate Reaches Agreement on Filibuster Reform (Press Release)

Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the United StatesWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senate leadership reached agreement on filibuster reform.

2013 – No Rest for the Weary (Blog)

Voting rights have been under attack in state legislatures across the country for more than a decade and there are no signs of it letting up in 2013.

New League Ad Urges Obama Action on Climate (Press Release)

Spirit of the Islands Key to President Obama’s Legacy on Climate Change

LEAGUE PUSHES OBAMA ON CLIMATE CHANGE (Press Release)

Today, the League of Women Voters sent a letter urging President Obama, to takes steps to lead the world in the face of the greatest environmental challenge of our generation: climate change.

New Soot Standard: Very Important Win for Public Health and Environment (Press Release)

The EPA released air quality standards for fine particles that come from power plants, oil refineries, and more. The new rule is intended to protect against asthma attacks, lung disease, and more.

Democracy’s Unsung Heroes (Blog)

As I went about my day on Election Day volunteering to be a polling place evaluator for my local League (a program instituted by the Board of Elections done in

Supreme Court Set to Review Voting Rights Act (Press Release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly Ceballos

Election Day 2012: Voters Take Charge (Press Release)

Voting and Hurricane Sandy – Updates For Affected States (Blog)

Last week we shared updates on changes in voting procedures in the many states affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Arming Voters with Information Best Defense Against Confusion (Press Release)