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Our Oath to Democracy (Blog)

1/17/2025

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)

11/13/2024

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…

Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: Breaking Down Barriers with Help From VoteRiders (Blog)

3/20/2024

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…

League of Women Voters Asks Why Women Couldn’t Grace the Front of the New $10 Bill (Press Release)

4/20/2016

“We are pleased that the images of several of the inspirational leaders who fought to secure the right to vote for women will grace our nation's currency," said President MacNamara.

Presidents' Day, Primaries and Parties (Blog)

2/14/2016

In honor of our 96th anniversary as well as Presidents’ Day, we are calling upon our supporters to help us in Making Democracy Work and bringing new voters into our electoral process this year.

"Votes for Women!" Vintage Women's Suffrage Valentines (Blog)

2/12/2015

In honor of League of Women Voters’ Day on February 14 – and that lesser known holiday, Valentine’s Day – here are seven vintage suffrage Valentines to remind us of the importance of the vote, both…

10 Ways the League of Women Voters Has Helped Improve Our Country (Blog)

2/4/2015

In honor of the League of Women Voters' 95th anniversary, here are 10 ways the League has helped strengthen our democracy and ensure equality over the past century.

Celebrating the 26th Amendment and the Voices of Young People (Blog)

7/1/2014

Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the 26th Amendment, which opened up the voting process to millions of young Americans.

Voting Rights Act: Remember, Celebrate and Protect (Blog)

8/6/2012

Editorial Note: This piece was first published on my Huffington Post Blog. 47 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law to prevent voter discrimination.