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The League's Top Achievements in 2024 (Blog)

As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state…

Empowering Voters on National Voter Registration Day 2024 (Blog)

Leagues hosted 600+ events nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, partnering with public figures and organizations like Cyndi Lauper and the WNBA, going door-to-door to speak to…

How the Supreme Court Made Racial Gerrymandering Easier in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP (Blog)

In 2024, a Supreme Court ruling made it easier for state legislatures to commit racial gerrymanders, drawing congressional maps that disempower voters of color.

Major End-of-Term Supreme Court Cases (Blog)

Every June, the League, our partners, and people around the country await the US Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) opinions on critical issues like access to the ballot, redistricting, reproductive rights,…

LWV Powers Young Voters in Selma (Blog)

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)

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)

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)

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…

What’s Happening with Alabama’s Redistricting Post-Milligan? (Blog)

In an unexpected decision last June, Allen v. Milligan, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) upheld Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and ruled that Alabama’s 2021 congressional map illegally…

The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog)

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…