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15 Years of Making Democracy Work (Blog)

8/24/2015

I will be stepping down in a few weeks after 15 years as the League’s executive director. I am confident that the League will continue its work to make American democracy as good as the ideals on…

95 Years after the 19th Amendment – The Fight for Equality and Voting Rights Continue (Blog)

8/21/2015

Read President Elisabeth MacNamara's Huffington Post article on the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

League Statement on the Death of Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond (Press Release)

8/17/2015

"The League is committed to honoring Julian Bond's legacy in our ongoing work to keep our elections free, fair and accessible for every eligible voter,” said President MacNamara.

California League Helps Restore Voting Rights to 60,000 Formerly Incarcerated People (Blog)

8/17/2015

The League of Women Voters of California is celebrating a historic voting rights victory: the right to vote is being restored to nearly 60,000 people who had previously been incarcerated.

League of Women Voters of Oklahoma Helps Bring State into Compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (Blog)

8/13/2015

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma recently helped secure a big victory for voters in their state by reaching an agreement with the State Election Board and state agencies ensuring compliance…

Voting Rights Act Marks Fiftieth Anniversary (Press Release)

8/6/2015

“The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history,” said President MacNamara.

50 Years After the Voting Rights Act Became Law, It Needs to be Restored (Blog)

8/6/2015

Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, calling the day ''a triumph for freedom." The VRA was an historic achievement that changed America.

Meet the League: Cynthia Sebian-Lander (Blog)

7/17/2015

Growing up, one of my biggest influencers was my Grandma Kay who was a member of her local League. Working for the League means honoring her life and continuing to do the great work she did for…

Challenge to the Country’s Most Restrictive Voting Law Heads to Court (Blog)

7/15/2015

Arguments began on a lawsuit that will determine if the NC legislature violated the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act when it passed the country's most restrictive voting law.

Voter-Initiated Independent Redistricting Commissions Found Constitutional (Press Release)

6/29/2015

Today, the Court rejected the Arizona legislature's argument that only they can conduct federal redistricting under the U.S. Constitution.