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Calling on Congress to Move Voting Rights Forward (Blog)

6/18/2014

I joined members of Congress and leading civil rights leaders at a press conference to call on Congress to move the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA) forward.

Voting Rights Coalition Urges Action on Voting Rights Amendment Act (Blog)

5/15/2014

This morning, I joined with other voting rights leaders at a press conference to urge Congress to begin moving the bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act by holding a hearing in the House Judiciary…

The Selma March and Voting Rights Today (Blog)

3/31/2014

As we honor the anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights, we urge Congress to pass legislation that will continue to ensure equal voting rights for all Americans.

California Health Exchange Slow to Offer Voter Registration (News Clips)

3/26/2014

Supporters of the new national health care law portray California's exchange as among the most successful at signing up residents for medical 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.

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady, League Leader, Pioneer (Blog)

3/13/2014

Social justice icon Eleanor Roosevelt was a formative leader of the League of Women Voters.

Hundreds of Young Activists Making Progress Together (Blog)

7/19/2013

“When you’re talking about changing the world, you don’t need permission and no one will tell you how to do it.” That was the message of the Make Progress national summit, hosted by Generation…

Testimony by ELISABETH MACNAMARA, LWVUS PRESIDENT FOR THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (Legal Document)

9/11/2012

On Wednesday, September 12, LWVUS President Elisabeth Macnamra testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary at a hearing entitled "The Citizens United Court and the Continuing…

League of Women Voters Celebrating 19th Amendment (News Clips)

8/24/2012

“Sunday marks the 92nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. The League of Women Voters of East Alabama will celebrate what has come to…

Who Will Elect the President? The Electoral College System (Blog)

8/8/2000

Every four years, the Electoral College, a little-known feature of our Constitution, enjoys a fleeting movement of fame. About six weeks after the long grind of the presidential election is over, the…