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2022 Election Impact Report (Article)

11/10/2022

Despite anti-voter laws, mis- and disinformation, election deniers, and poll worker shortages, the American voters showed up to cast their ballots and make their voices heard. This is in no…

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 Youth Voting Rights Act (Legal Document)

7/26/2022

The League sent a letter to the US Senate urging them to pass the Youth Voting Rights Act as a measure to support eligible young voters’ access to the ballot.

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…

With Liberty and Justice for All (Except DC) (Blog)

5/10/2022

But the District of Columbia is not a state. Why is that a problem?  Because of not being a state, the District of Columbia does not have any rights unless they are specifically allowed by Congress,…

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.

League Outlines Priorities for State of the Union (Legal Document)

2/24/2022

The League sent a letter to the White House outlining the issues that we hope President Biden will touch on during the State of the Union.

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…

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…

League joins coalition calling on Congress to protect federal elections and elections officials from attacks (Legal Document)

12/1/2021

The League calls on members of Congress to enact federal elections protections by supporting the Freedom to Vote Act and other legal remedies as needed.