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Our Oath to Democracy (Blog)

On January 20, Inauguration Day, the next president and vice president of the United States will be sworn into office in front of the US Capitol Building. As part of the peaceful transfer of power,…

Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out (Blog)

Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it…

Suffs and Women’s Activism, Past and Present (Blog)

The Tony Award-winning musical Suffs depicts heroes of the suffrage movement — including LWV founder Carrie Chapman Catt — fighting for women’s right to vote in the early twentieth century…

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…

I Still Believe in the Power of Women (Blog)

Reflecting on the last five and a half years, I am so proud of both the impact the League has had on our democracy and the growth this organization has seen under the leadership of me and my partners…

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know These Latina Icons? (Blog)

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and we’re putting you to the test — how well do you know these Latina icons? Take this quiz!

Day in the Life Registering High School Voters (Blog)

LWV Press Secretary Shannon Augustus shares her experience registering high school voters with Virginia League members.

Native American Activist You Should Know: Naelyn Pike (Blog)

Naelyn Pike is a 23-year-old Chiricahua Apache. As a lifelong fighter, she continues to follow in her grandfather’s — the Apache Stronghold's founder — footsteps in protecting Apache's…

Quiz: How Well Do You Know America's Female Democracy Icons? (Blog)

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!

5 Must-Know AANHPI Women Who Shaped Democracy (Blog)

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…