For many Native communities, voting is closely tied to issues of self-determination and the protection of future generations. Access to the ballot is shaped by a long history of policies that have restricted Indigenous political power.
While these themes have been raised for decades by Native leaders and organizations, the barriers themselves are well-documented, and they continue to affect participation today.
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the president defied a Supreme Court order to return the wrongfully deported Marylander Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.
Every Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor those who have served. But this year, as a combat veteran and ammunition specialist who deployed to Iraq, I find myself reflecting not only on the meaning of service but also on how fragile progress has been for women who choose to serve.
From maintaining voter registration databases to processing voter registrations, election workers keep all aspects of the voting system running smoothly. Those on the front lines make connections with voters to help them better understand the democratic and electoral process.
You've cast your vote and possibly received the results — so what do you do now to defend democracy? Our advocacy, litigation, and voting rights teams have some tips.
Election Hero Day (EHD) is just a week away, on November 3, 2025. In anticipation, we're highlighting a few of our favorite poll worker stories from the 2024 North Dakota elections
As we celebrate UN Day and the 80th Anniversary since the inception of the United Nations, we must note that there is still the huge issue of gender equality in an institution designed to defend human rights and promote peace and security, as well as sustainable development, around the world.
As we face a critical moment in our democracy, the League and partners will continue to unite and rise in many forms — including the long tradition of peaceful protest.
On October 15, 2025, the League and partners rallied for fair maps as SCOTUS heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais.
After listing Louisiana v. Callais for reargument in the Fall 2025, term, the Supreme Court is set to test the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This will have massive ramifications for election law.