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…
Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities (Blog) 5/6/2024 Voting is a fundamental right. Yet voters with disabilities face persistent barriers to casting a ballot. Fortunately, these barriers can be challenged under Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act of…
EMTALA at SCOTUS: Abortion Will Always Be a Federal Issue (Blog) 4/23/2024 The Supreme Court case Moyle v. United States could leave women and people who can become pregnant at risk of permanent bodily harm, creating a patchwork in which some states provide reproductive…
LWV Powers Young Voters in Selma (Blog) 4/10/2024 Bloody Sunday refers to the day in 1965 when hundreds of civil rights activists were attacked by law enforcement while marching for Black American's right to vote. Now, Bloody Sunday is an observance…
Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: Breaking Down Barriers with Help From VoteRiders (Blog) 3/20/2024 In honor of Women’s History Month, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Jessica Jones Caparell, Director of Government Affairs at the League of Women Voters, about…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. Learn why young voters are so important and how you can support…
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…
Our Greatest Achievements in 2023 (Blog) 12/12/2023 In 2023, Leagues across the US worked diligently to achieve a remarkable number of wins in litigation, voter registration, civic engagement and education, and more. Below are 6 of our greatest…
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…