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Messages for Women Powering Democracy (Blog)

7/14/2022

On June 23, 2022, five leaders in the political and equal rights movements came together to discuss the current state of democracy and women's role in advancing it. Touching on subjects…

CEO's Remarks at NCBCP Voting Rights and Reproductive Justice Call to Action (Blog)

5/25/2022

On June 25, the League's CEO Virginia Kase Solomón joined Black Women Leaders and Allies and the National Coalition for Black Civic Participation for their Voting Rights and Reproductive Justice call…

Women's Equality and Ending Sexual Violence (Blog)

4/13/2022

Over the years, the United States has made significant social and legal advancements in creating a more equitable society. However, women, nonbinary, and transgender individuals continue to endure…

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…

Climate Change Threats to Food and Water (Blog)

3/17/2022

In the US, most people take for granted that ample food and clean water are, and will be, available for consumption. Yet climate change has already impacted food and water resources here and around…

The Women of Bloody Sunday (Blog)

3/4/2022

On March 7, 1965, hundreds of civil rights protestors attempted to march the 50 miles between Selma and Montgomery, Alabama to protest the suppression of Black votes. In this blog, we honor the work…

Top Reflections From Our 102nd Birthday (Blog)

2/14/2022

On February 14, 2022, the League celebrated its 102nd anniversary. In addition to events hosted by Leagues across the country, LWVUS hosted a virtual rally uniting us as One League Together, during…

Celebrate Our 102nd Birthday With Action (Blog)

2/9/2022

On February 14, the League of Women Voters turns 102, marking over a century of empowering voters and defending democracy. Some may celebrate their birthday with surprise parties — but as the…

LWV's Achievements in 2021 (Blog)

12/17/2021

As the late, great civil rights activist Bob Moses, who passed this last April, said, “Do what you think actually needs to be done, set an example, and hope your actions will click with someone else…

What I Learned at the UN Climate Change Conference (Blog)

11/23/2021

Although the largest impacts to limit climate change will come from countries and corporations, individuals can make a difference as well, especially by applying pressure and sharing their…