Consequences of Overturning Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 Are Dire (Press Release) 2/22/2013 The following is a statement from Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.:
LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights (Blog) 2/13/2013 In last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some of the League’s priority issues including voting…
Let’s get a State of the Union BINGO for LWV policy priorities! (Blog) 2/5/2013 Next Tuesday, February 12th, President Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, which will outline his key priorities for the year and second term in office.
“Everywhere we look, there is work to be done.” (Blog) 1/18/2013 "Voting is the foundation stone for political action.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Supreme Court refuses Republican request to halt early voting in Ohio days before election (News Clips) 10/17/2012 "The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for voters in the battleground state of Ohio to cast ballots on the three days before Election Day, giving Democrats and President Barack Obama’s…
Get Ready for Tonight’s Presidential Debate (Blog) 10/3/2012 “[Debates] are the only opportunities the voters have to see and hear the candidates talk about the same things at the same time — and to take a real time comparative measure of
New Curbs on Voter Registration Could Hurt Obama (News Clips) 4/26/2012 “In Wisconsin, new laws require licensing for anyone who registers someone else to vote, and the rules for licensing vary in the state's 1,800 municipalities. ... “That could mean a volunteer…
President Urged to Protect Voting Rights (Press Release) 2/23/2011 Appoint Commissioners to Elections Panel