LWVMA Continues Fight to Preserve Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Facilities (Blog) 1/22/2015 The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts guest blogs on their new buffer zone law for the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Victory for Voters: Judge Rules to Restore Early Voting in Ohio! (Blog) 9/5/2014 In a win for voters, a federal judge ruled to restore early voting hours that had been cut in Ohio. The move, which comes just in time for the November election, follows tireless work on behalf of…
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Massachusetts Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Law (Blog) 7/1/2014 The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts is disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in McCullen v. Coakley that the Massachusetts buffer zone law, as written, is unconstitutional.
Hobby Lobby Decision Jeopardizes Women's Right to Equal Health Care (Press Release) 6/30/2014 Today's Supreme Court decision on contraceptive coverage dealt a serious blow to women’s right to equal health care in America.
Eyes on the Prize: Health Care for All (Blog) 3/20/2014 This month marks the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The League was a strong advocate for the legislation when it was debated and passed by Congress in 2010.
Supreme Court Preview: The Affordable Care Act, Contraceptive Coverage and Religious Freedom (Blog) 3/18/2014 On March 25, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases that challenge the Affordable Care Act mandate that employers are required to provide contraceptive coverage.
State of the Union Address Touches on All of League’s Priority Issues (Blog) 1/29/2014 In last night’s annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama laid out his priorities for the coming year. Here’s the rundown of what he said on our issues and how it aligns with League…
Forty-one years after Roe v. Wade: Protecting Abortion Access in Texas (Blog) 1/22/2014 To mark the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, the League of Women Voters of Texas guest blogged on the new abortion restrictions in their state.
Support the League’s Work and our Successes: Join us for #GivingTuesday! (Blog) 10/24/2013 The League is participating in #GivingTuesday, an annual campaign created to promote a national day of giving at the start of the holiday season.
Leagues Take the Lead on the Affordable Care Act (Blog) 10/3/2013 State and local Leagues throughout the country have been working with government agencies, health care providers and advocates to get the word out to the American people on the Affordable Care Act…