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Supreme Court Declines to Protect Voting Rights for Minorities (Press Release)

7/1/2021

In light of today’s ruling, it is more important than ever that Congress act quickly to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act.

Test Your Filibuster Knowledge (Blog)

6/29/2021

How much do you know about the filibuster? We've designed a quick quiz to help you brush up on your intel.

League of Women Voters of Minnesota Moves to Join Redistricting Case as Co-plaintiffs (Press Release)

6/23/2021

LWV of Minnesota filed a motion to join as co-plaintiffs in Wattson v. Simon, asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to appoint a special redistricting panel to prepare for the state’s upcoming…

LWVUS Board President Responds to the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ruling (Press Release)

6/17/2021

“While today’s decision is deeply disappointing for the LGBTQIA+ community, it is significant that the Court did not create a broad license to discriminate against …

Ask Us Anything: The Best of Our Reddit Conversations! (Blog)

6/14/2021

One way we’ve loved connecting with the people is through “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) posts on Reddit. These discussions are opportunities to cast aside DC vernacular and get right down to what really…

League of Women Voters of Michigan files brief in support of redistricting deadline extension (Press Release)

6/9/2021

The League of Women Voters of Michigan today filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Supreme Court in support of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s proposed…

League Joins Call to Support the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Legal Document)

6/8/2021

The League joined a letter led by the Leadership Conference in support of two critical pieces of legislation needed to protect the freedom to vote: For the People Act and the John Lewis…

Congressional Staffers Discuss the Future of Democracy (Blog)

6/7/2021

As we enter our 101st year, it is time to look forward to what the next century of American democracy entails. To kick off this discussion, the League hosted a Congressional Conversation to…

Major LGBTQ+ Rights Cases Happening Now (Blog)

6/3/2021

In the past year, The League signed on to numerous amicus briefs to defend the LGBTQ+ community from the wave of attacks on their rights. Many of these cases could set a precedent…

Democracy Advocates File Brief in Case Challenging New Jersey’s Primary Ballot Design (Press Release)

6/1/2021

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey and partners filed an amicus brief in Conforti v. Hanlon, a case challenging New Jersey’s use of misleading features in its ballot design.