Quiz: How Well Do You Know America's Female Democracy Icons? (Blog) 8/16/2022 You may consider yourself a history buff, but how well do you know the women who shaped our democracy? Test your knowledge and learn a thing or two with this quiz!
Explaining SCOTUS's Abortion Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (Blog) 7/22/2022 On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning the constitutional right to abortion. In so doing, they…
Understanding the Supreme Court's Gun Control Decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen (Blog) 7/12/2022 On June 23, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, overturning a New York gun safety law. The Court ruled that New…
The Status of LGBTQIA+ Rights in the US (Blog) 6/28/2022 As we celebrate Pride Month, we can never forget that LGBTQIA+ rights need continual support and activism. Sadly, through the past year, we have seen a range of devastating anti-LGBTQIA+ bills across…
LWVUS Board President and Planned Parenthood Leader Responds to Abortion Decision (Blog) 6/27/2022 LWVUS board president and Planned Parenthood North Central States medical director, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, made the following remarks in response to the Supreme Court of the US's decision to…
Protect the Voting Rights Act to Keep Democracy Safe (Blog) 5/23/2022 The Voting Rights Act was originally passed in 1965 as one of the chief legislative accomplishments of the civil rights movement. Since then, it has safeguarded the right to vote, guarding…
5 Must-Know AANHPI Women Who Shaped Democracy (Blog) 5/17/2022 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women have always been an integral part of the voting rights movement. From opposing sexist and racist legislation to expanding the…
Women Creating Their Own Histories: Staff Spotlight (Blog) 3/29/2022 The League is fortunate enough to have been a part of women's political power for over 100 years, from the days of the suffragists to the first female Vice President. Our female staff reflects on…
Top Moments From Our Panel with Women Leaders in Advocacy (Blog) 3/8/2022 Our March 3 panel brought together a group of empowering women leaders: Amanda Brown Lierman, SuperMajority executive director; Sindy M. Benavides, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)…
How the US Has Shifted Away from Pro-Voter Legislation (Blog) 3/7/2022 The pro-voter Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 moved quickly through Congress with strong bipartisan support. The…