Search

Displaying 1 - 10 of 109

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,…

LWVUS Sends Letter to Congress About Priorities for the 118th Congress (Legal Document)

4/18/2023

LWVUS reached out to members of Congress to outline its priority issues for the 118th Congress and urged Congress to implement necessary reforms like restoring the Voting Rights Act, regulating money…

11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

12/15/2022

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.

LWVUS Sent a Letter to the State Department on Summit for Democracy Priorities (Legal Document)

8/23/2022

The League engaged with the Summit for Democracy, hosted by the State Department, to discuss key issues including election integrity, climate, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender.

LWVUS Supports House Vote on HR5746 Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (Legal Document)

1/13/2022

LWVUS urges all House Representatives to vote for the legislation HR 5746, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, and move it to the Senate for immediate consideration and debate.

5 Ways to Defend Democracy in 5 Minutes (Blog)

1/10/2022

Our nation is at a crucial turning point, how we proceed will determine whether our democracy survives. Our system of government is fractured, but the will of the people is strong. We don’t have a…

Voting Rights Groups Respond to President Biden’s Comments on Ending the Filibuster (Press Release)

10/22/2021

While words are great, President Biden must now do everything in his power to get the Freedom to Vote Act over the finish line and restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act.

LWV Applauds the Senate’s Introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Press Release)

10/6/2021

Our freedom to vote remains under threat, and with the midterm election cycle just a few months away, we need the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act more than ever.

League Urges Senate to Vote Yes on Freedom to Vote Act (Legal Document)

9/23/2021

In a memo to the US Senate, LWV urged Senators to support passage of the Freedom to Vote Act.

Senate Introduces the Freedom to Vote Act (Blog)

9/17/2021

This week, the US Senate introduced new legislation that protects and expands the right to vote, decreases the influence of money in politics, and curbs partisan gerrymandering. The Freedom to…