Press Releases

Senate Takes Huge Step On Immigration Reform

6/27/2013

The Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill today. There are some troublesome items in the bill, but overall it is a positive step forward.

President Obama Outlines Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants and Address Climate Change

6/25/2013

For Immediate Release

League Lauds President Obama’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution

6/25/2013

“Today is a turning point in the fight against climate change," Elisabeth MacNamara said of today's speech by President Obama.

LWV Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on the Voting Rights Act

6/25/2013

The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act.

Supreme Court Affirms Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Fisher

6/24/2013

“All students benefit when people from different backgrounds and perspectives learn and work together,” MacNamara said of the Supreme Court's Fisher decision.

LWV Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on the National Voter Registration Act

6/17/2013

The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the National Voter Registration Act.

League of Women Voters Announces Key Redistricting Developments

6/5/2013

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

President Fails to Mention Climate Change in New Jersey Visit

5/29/2013

“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

5/21/2013

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.

League Saddened by Death of Bob Edgar, Common Cause President & CEO

4/23/2013

Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voter of the U.S.