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Advocacy & Litigation

Guidance for influencing public policy & litigation on League priorities.

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Unite and Rise 8.5 Toolkit

Background and resources for Leagues to engage in LWV's Unite & Rise 8.5 initiative to build an anti-authoritarian movement.

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Unite & Rise Power Playbook 1: May 2025 - July 2025

Timely activities for Leagues to participate in Unite & Rise 8.5 for May through July of 2025.

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How to Organize a Rally in 8 Steps

Rallies are powerful ways to raise awareness, energize supporters, and demand action. Here’s how to plan one effectively, even if it’s your first time. 

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Train-the-Trainer Guide: Facilitating Community Conversations on Civics & Democracy

This guide is designed to prepare community leaders and facilitators to lead engaging and productive conversations about democracy, government, voting rights, and civic engagement.

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Guidance for League Leaders on Public Facing Non-League Activities

Guidance for League leaders for protecting the League against actual or perceived conflicts of interest with League members’ non-League activities 

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ERA Toolkit

Resources and tools for Leagues working together to enshrine the ERA in the US Constitution.

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Turn Up the Heat: Congressional Recess Guide for Action

Tips, tricks, and resources to encourage your members of Congress to engage with constituents

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LWVUS Policy, Advocacy, and Litigation Briefings

This is your one-stop shop to register and find resources from upcoming and past LWVUS policy and advocacy webinars.

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"Letter to The Editor" Template for Leagues on the SAVE Act

Leagues may use this Letter to The Editor template for education about the harms of the SAVE Act 

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LWVUS Legislative Priorities

To guide its work in Congress, the LWVUS Board adopts lobbying priorities every year. The goal is to maintain focus on issues of primary importance identified by LWVUS. 

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Impact On Issues 2024 – 2026

Impact on Issues is designed to help League leaders use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the state and local levels.

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Litigation Office Hours

The League is excited to provide virtual office hours to League leaders and members in support of legal advocacy and litigation. Office hours will be on the third Thursday of each month from 4-5pm ET.

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Elevating LWV's One Person One Vote Campaign During Fall 2024

Resources geared toward messaging and organizing between November 5, 2024, and December 17, 2024, for LWV's campaign to abolish the Electoral College.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Equal Rights Amendment

The questions and answers contained on this page were developed out of conversations with League members, activists, and others. We hope they will serve as a guide to common questions on policy, implementation, and other issues as Leagues do their advocacy work.

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2024-2025 Federal Judiciary Study Process, Committee, and Resources

At the LWVUS 2024 Convention, delegates voted to move forward with a study on the federal judiciary.  This page has been created to share information about that study and will be updated often. 

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