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Press Releases

Press Releases
League of Women Voters Urges Presidential Commission on Election Administration to Support Five-Point Agenda
In a statement submitted before the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, the League of Women Voters of the United States urged the commission to improve the polling place experience.
League of Women Voters Co-hosts Major Voter Registration Event
On September 24, 2013, the League will celebrate National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) with a major voter registration event, featuring actress America Ferrera, in New York City's Bryant Park.
LWV Reacts to DOJ Announcement on Texas Voter Photo ID Law
The League of Women Voters is pleased with today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that they are filing suit against the Texas voter photo ID law.
North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote
North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote
Senate Takes Huge Step On Immigration Reform
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.
League Lauds President Obama’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution
“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
The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act.
President Obama Outlines Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants and Address Climate Change
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Supreme Court Affirms Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Fisher
“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
The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the National Voter Registration Act.

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