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In times like these, your members of Congress (MOCs) need to hear from you. After all, their job is representing you and your interests to the federal government. 

You can speak directly to your MOCs at a “town hall,” meet-and-greet, community event, or their state or district offices. And this is the perfect time to do so. 

En tiempos como estos, sus congresistas necesitan escucharle. 

Hay una gran variedad de temas que le afectan a usted, a su familia y a su comunidad, sobre los cuales podría tener que hablar con su congresista ahora

As we witness a barrage of assaults on our democratic processes, institutions, and values, it’s not surprising that many people feel overwhelmed and even frightened. 

But when we collectively rise up and challenge those in power, we make a difference. That includes you — because you have a voice. You have power.  

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively devoted to "promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality" and the empowerment of women. The focus of the 2025 session will be reviewing the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. 

Our CEO Celina Stewart speaks to the state of our democracy as we settle into the latest administration.

Mark off all the ways you've acted to defend democracy with our Presidential Address bingo!

While the contributions of men in the Civil Rights Movement have been widely documented, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria Richardson were just as vital as men like Martin Luther King Jr. And John R. Lewis in securing voting access. Their stories remain deeply relevant today, as many of the barriers they fought against have persisted or resurfaced in new forms, reminding us that vigilance in protecting voting rights is as critical as ever. 

With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it. 

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’re probably aware of the recent attacks on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) policies. But what is DEI, how does it really impact us and our democracy? This blog will provide more clarity into the concept, who’s opposing it, and why it’s important. 

As I leave my role of chief of staff at LWVUS and wrap up my tenure at the League, I am so grateful for that community — for the people that live the mission of empowering voters  and defending democracy day in and day out (often behind the scenes), who center voters, who fight for what is right, and who work together to create a more perfect democracy