Arab American Women in Democracy You Should Know (Blog) 4/26/2022 April is Arab American Heritage Month! We’re highlighting Arab American women who've helped shaped American democracy.
The Women of Bloody Sunday (Blog) 3/4/2022 On March 7, 1965, hundreds of civil rights protestors attempted to march the 50 miles between Selma and Montgomery, Alabama to protest the suppression of Black votes. In this blog, we honor the work…
Reproductive Justice Cases You Should Know About (Blog) 12/2/2021 In the past year, the League has joined litigation to fight back against the flood of anti-abortion bills that have been put forward across the country.
Fighting for Equity On the Ice (Blog) 8/30/2021 Figure skating has a long way to go to fully reckon with the intertwined ways that patriarchy, homophobia, and racism occur and the resulting harms done to athletes, from Olympic stars down to kids…
Why We Must Pass the Justice in Policing Act (Blog) 8/16/2021 For far too long, people of color have been denied justice. No one is above the law, especially police officers who have taken an oath to protect, serve and enforce the laws. Passing the George Floyd…
Reaching One Million Georgia Voters (Blog) 1/5/2021 Today, there is a critical runoff election in Georgia! Two US Senate seats that will determine control of the Senate and a Public Service Commissioner position are on the ballot.
Fighting each day for the America we aspire to be (Blog) 6/18/2020 On the week that marks the eighth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, SCOTUS has decided to overrule the wrongful termination of this crucial program.
A majority of people support safe, legal access to abortion. So why is it under threat? (Blog) 3/2/2020 This week the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that challenges a Louisiana law designed to undermine access to abortion.
Rallying to Save the Affordable Care Act (Blog) 6/25/2018 Last Wednesday, governors from across the country, congressional leaders, and special interest groups met in Washington, DC, to unveil new efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Planning a Voter Registration Drive (Blog) 4/26/2018 Interested in planning a nonpartisan voter registration drive? The League of Women Voters has some expert tips!