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LWV's Work with Urgent Social Justice Issues (Blog)

5/22/2024

To achieve a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights and “urgent issues." Urgent…

LWVUS Joins Letter to Urge Appointment of a Woman from the Global South as UN Special Rapporteur (Legal Document)

11/30/2023

The co-signing organizations believe that it is time that the Human Rights Council appoints a woman from the Global South as the new Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations.

Women, Girls, and Climate Change at COP27 (Blog)

1/10/2023

In November 2022, the League sent delegates in person and virtually to observe the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Experts highlighted ways in which climate change…

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.

League Submits Comments on NEPA Regulations (Legal Document)

11/16/2021

The Leauge submitted comments regarding the Council on Environmental Quality's rulemaking on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Modifications were made to NEPA by the Trump…

2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog)

1/3/2020

Throughout 2019 the League defended democracy in the courts on issues relating to voting rights, redistricting, money in politics, and improving elections.

10 Ways the League of Women Voters Has Helped Improve Our Country (Blog)

2/4/2015

In honor of the League of Women Voters' 95th anniversary, here are 10 ways the League has helped strengthen our democracy and ensure equality over the past century.

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.

League and Partners Urge Speaker Pelosi to Bring DC Voting Rights to the Floor (Legal Document)

1/13/2009

January 14, 2009Dear Speaker Pelosi: