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…
Supreme Court Makes It Harder to Keep Guns Out of Public Spaces (Press Release) 6/23/2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the US Supreme Court ruled 6 – 3 in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that New York’s 100-year-old law restricting certain individuals from carrying concealed…
DeSantis signs controversial voting bill, creates election crimes office (News Clips) 4/25/2022 TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Legislature to create an office within the executive branch that would have the power to investigate and enforce election related crimes.
Voting activist says decision to drop challenge to Ohio congressional map for 2022 is "painful" (News Clips) 3/24/2022 While other groups say they'll continue to fight, the executive director of the League of Women Voters says there isn't enough time in this year's election calendar to win.
LWVTX submits testimony for the Record to Subcommittee on Elections (Legal Document) 3/17/2022 The US House Administration committee’s subcommittee on Elections held a hearing on Thursday March 17 about Voting in America: “Ensuring Free and Fair Access to the Ballot in Texas.
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…
League Joins letter to Biden Administration following Summit for Democracy (Legal Document) 1/31/2022 The League joined over 80 major organizations calling on the Biden Administration to involve civil society organizations in the Summit for Democracy’s Year of Action and 2022 in-person Summit.
POLITICO - Sinema’s stand and its ripple effect on women’s rights (News Clips) 1/21/2022 This story was part of the "Women Rule" newsletter, where LWV CEO Virginia Kase Solomón was quoted. Originally published by Politico.
LWV of Texas Sends Letter to Texas SOS Requesting Voter Registration Forms (Press Release) 1/21/2022 LWV of Texas and Campaign Legal Center sent a letter to Texas Secretary of State John Scott in response to his office’s practice of severely limiting voter registration forms provided to voter…