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Legal Trends to Watch in 2023 (Blog)

From January – August 2023, state legislatures nationwide passed various bills into law. While following these developments, the League noticed several important trends around voting rights and…

The Fight for Voting Rights is Alive in Tennessee (Blog)

LWV's legislative & policy coordinator shares her experience as a voting rights advocate in Tennessee.

11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.

Understanding the Supreme Court's Gun Control Decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen (Blog)

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…

How Gun Laws Impact Election Safety (Blog)

On November 3rd, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Bruen, marking one of the first times that the Supreme…

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Emancipation and Black Liberation (Blog)

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and just one of several “Emancipation Days” observed by Black diasporic communities in…

State of the Union Address Touches on All of League’s Priority Issues (Blog)

In last night’s annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama laid out his priorities for the coming year. Here’s the rundown of what he said on our issues and how it aligns with League…

Support the League’s Work and our Successes: Join us for #GivingTuesday! (Blog)

The League is participating in #GivingTuesday, an annual campaign created to promote a national day of giving at the start of the holiday season.

LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights (Blog)

In last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some of the League’s priority issues including voting…

Let’s get a State of the Union BINGO for LWV policy priorities! (Blog)

Next Tuesday, February 12th, President Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, which will outline his key priorities for the year and second term in office.