LWV's Work with Urgent Social Justice Issues (Blog) 5/22/2024 To achieve a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights and “urgent issues." Urgent…
Representing Middle Eastern and North African Citizens in the Census (Blog) 5/15/2024 A proposed expansion to the racial identification categories in the US Census would increase representation for the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community.
Why You Should Celebrate National Voter Registration Day (Blog) 1/26/2024 This year, we've seen firsthand how registering people to vote creates a stronger, more representative America. Americans are taking part in our democracy in full force – and now is our chance to…
Premiere: What Do You VOTE411? (Blog) 1/8/2024 Ahead of the 2024 midterms, LWV's latest Public Service Announcement's for VOTE411.org are live!
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Election Mis- and Disinformation (Blog) 12/21/2023 There are countless applications and issues within AI. The League's primary interest is in the potential impacts of AI on our elections. It is part of our world, and it will likely continue to become…
LGBTQIA+ Discrimination and the Impact of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (Blog) 11/30/2023 On the final day of Pride month, June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled in favor of a business owner seeking to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ persons, striking a blow…
Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog) 11/23/2023 When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for. This is for the election workers, voters, and League…
The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog) 10/24/2023 The League of Women Voters Education Fund has registered, educated, and engaged young people through its Youth Voter Registration project since 2010. In January – June 2023, 86 Leagues hosted…
Supreme Court Review: The October 2022 Term (Blog) 9/26/2023 During the 2022 Supreme Court term, the League of Women Voters filed amicus briefs in four cases: Moore v. Harper, Allen v. Milligan, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and 303 Creative, LLC v…
Voting Rights Heroes in the Disability Community (Blog) 9/12/2023 Our history is replete with people with disabilities who paved the way for a stronger, more representative democracy — like Judy Heumann, Sojourner Truth, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Claudia Gordan…