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UPDATE: Voting Rights Moving Forward! (Blog)

6/25/2014

Today, on the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision that gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, the Senate will finally hold a hearing on the Voting Rights Amendment Act of…

One Year After Shelby Decision, The Fight Continues to Protect Equal Access to the Vote (Blog)

6/23/2014

Access to the vote is not about politics; it's about justice and equality. The Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA) is the remedy that will help ensure equal access to the vote for all eligible…

The National Voter Registration Act Turns 21! (Blog)

5/20/2014

Have you registered to vote or updated your voter registration at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or another public government agency? Then you have the National Voter Registration Act…

The Affordable Care Act: A Gigantic Opportunity for America's Democracy (Blog)

4/23/2014

The National Voter Registration Act requires public assistance agencies to provide voter registration opportunities to applicants, and the Health Benefit Exchanges are public assistance agencies.

League Urges Administration to Fully Implement the NVRA at ACA Health Benefit Exchanges (Legal Document)

4/22/2014

The League joined with Demos, Project Vote and allied groups to urge the Obama Administration to fully implement the National Voter Registra

High School Visitors Flex Their Advocacy Muscle (Blog)

4/3/2014

I was thrilled to visit with over 100 students visiting Washington, D.C. through the Close Up Foundation to help explain how the League of Women Voters advocates on public policy issues at the…

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.

Building on Women’s History for a Bright Future (Blog)

3/19/2014

The Oakland League embraces the history of the suffrage movement; we are proud to highlight our history and work during Women’s History Month, but also are committed to improving our community…

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.

Honoring Women Legislators (Blog)

3/13/2014

Yesterday, the League of Women Voters joined with Rachel’s Action Network (RAN) to host a breakfast honoring the women of the U.S. Congress.