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League of Women Voters Statement on the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act (Press Release)

9/26/2024

The League of Women Voters of the US supports the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act to ensure voters can cast ballots free from fear.

A Woman, a Dad, and a League of Women Voters (News Clips)

2/14/2024

This story was originally published in Bar Harbor Story. The Southwest Harbor woman was growing up in Florida when she heard about the League of Women Voters trying to get people who were convicted…

Why We Need Young Voters (Blog)

2/13/2024

If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. Learn why young voters are so important and how you can support…

Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog)

11/23/2023

When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for. This is for the election workers, voters, and League…

Maine lawmakers, gun safety groups call for assault weapons ban (News Clips)

10/30/2023

This story was originally published by Public News Service. "It's going to take that kind of courage from our political leaders," said Kellar, "but I think it's what their constituents are really…

Legal Trends to Watch in 2023 (Blog)

8/30/2023

From January – August 2023, state legislatures nationwide passed various bills into law. While following these developments, the League noticed several important trends around voting rights and…

CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS FILE FEDERAL LAWSUIT TO BLOCK RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY TENNESSEE REDISTRICTING (Press Release)

8/9/2023

LWV of Tennessee and partners filed a federal lawsuit challenging portions of Tennessee’s congressional and state senate redistricting plans that went into effect in early 2022 as intentionally…

The Fight for Voting Rights is Alive in Tennessee (Blog)

5/16/2023

LWV's legislative & policy coordinator shares her experience as a voting rights advocate in Tennessee.

League of Women Voters encourages letter-writing campaign against Ohio bill (News Clips)

5/4/2023

This story was originally published in the Oxford Observer. The Oxford League of Women Voters is organizing a letter-writing campaigns against two proposed bills that they say would damage democracy…

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.