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LWVUS Joins Letter Urging President to Remove ISDS in Trade and Investment Agreements (Legal Document)

11/1/2023

The League signed onto a letter to the President urging him to remove Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in existing free trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties. ISDS allows foreign…

Virginia Admitted to Wrongfully Removing 3,400 Voters. Can It Recover Ahead of Pivotal Elections? (News Clips)

10/31/2023

This story was originally published in Mother Jones. “How can you figure out how many people will not vote because they’re too afraid to go to the polls? There’s no way to get that number,” Joan…

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…

The League of Women Voters prep students interested in voting (News Clips)

10/26/2023

This story was originally published in the Oxford Observer. The League of Women Voters of Oxford partnered with the Howe Writing Center to “Take Action for Democracy” on Oct. 25. The first floor…

The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog)

10/24/2023

The League of Women Voters Education Fund has registered, educated, and engaged young people through its Youth Voter Registration project since 2010. In January – June 2023, 86 Leagues hosted…

Opinion | How readers are working to renovate our democracy (News Clips)

10/19/2023

This opinion was written by Danielle Allen and originally published in the Washington Post. But I can tell you that one organization shines through in these results: Seven respondents named the…

North Carolina Pro-Democracy Groups File Lawsuit Against Youth Voting Restrictions (Press Release)

10/17/2023

DURHAM — North Carolina’s Senate Bill 747 (SB747) is an unconstitutional burden on the fundamental right to vote of young North Carolinians, according to a new lawsuit filed in federal court today by…

LWVUS Joins Letter Urging President to Finalize Rule on Health Coverage for DACA Recipients (Legal Document)

10/16/2023

The League signed onto a letter to the President urging him to direct the Administration to finalize the proposed rule to allow recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program…

Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for Park Board? (Blog)

10/13/2023

Parks provide a place to stay active, gather with loved ones, and spend time in nature, improving our quality of life. Those serving on your local park board are vital to preserving the parkland and…

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past director inducted into Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame (News Clips)

10/12/2023

This story was originally published by WFMJ. Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past executive director and League member Penelope "Penny" Wells has been inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame.