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.
Standing Up for Voting Rights in 2020: A Plaintiff’s Story (Blog) 6/8/2020 Vivian chose to join LWV of Minnesota Education Fund v. Simon because she hopes that, by telling her story, she can make progress in dismantling subtle systems of voter suppression.
COVID-19, the Census, and Redistricting (Blog) 5/27/2020 Because of COVID-19, the Census has been forced to propose changes to its operating timeline and the dates for sending data regarding apportionment and redistricting.
Six months into People Powered Fair Maps (Blog) 5/14/2020 A year ago SCOTUS declined to set a standard to rein in partisan gerrymandering, leading to the launch of our nationwide fair maps campaign. Here's where we are six months in.
In the Know: The Rise in Voter Purge Litigation (Blog) 4/7/2020 When removing voters from the rolls, election officials should err on the side of protecting democracy not increasing disenfranchisement.
One Year After the Rucho and Benisek Arguments (Blog) 3/25/2020 March 26 is the one-year anniversary of the arguments of the League’s consolidated redistricting cases Rucho v. League of Women Voters. Here's what has happened since.
Voting in a Time of Coronavirus (Blog) 3/12/2020 There are many ways for voters to participate in elections while mitigating their risk of exposure.
My Superpower: Showing Up (Blog) 2/26/2020 On February 12, I had the opportunity to participate in one of the many activities occurring across the country to commemorate the 100th birthday of the League of Women Voters.
The Voting Rights Act in Action (Blog) 1/13/2020 An in-depth look at how the Voting Rights Act has protected voters of color and language-minority voters—and why we need the Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Happy Birthday to LWV Founder Carrie Chapman Catt! (Blog) 1/9/2020 On the eve of LWV’s 100th anniversary, today we celebrate the birthday of our founder, Carrie Chapman Catt.