Grassroots Activism: How You Can Take Action! (Blog) 3/13/2025 As we witness a barrage of assaults on our democratic processes, institutions, and values, it’s not surprising that many people feel overwhelmed and even frightened. But when we collectively…
WATCH: State of Democracy 2025 (Blog) 3/5/2025 Our CEO Celina Stewart speaks to the state of our democracy as we settle into the latest administration.
Defending Democracy Bingo: 2025 (Blog) 3/3/2025 Mark off all the ways you've acted to defend democracy with our Presidential Address bingo!
LWVUS Urges Congress to Oppose Bill to Cut Federal Funding to Jurisdictions Not Participating in Immigrant Deportations (Legal Document) 2/19/2025 The League joined a letter urging Congress to oppose a bill to authorize the Administration to cut federal funds to state and local governments for not participating in immigrant deportations.
LWV Urges Congress to Exercise Its Authority (Legal Document) 2/14/2025 On the 105th anniversary of its founding, the League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the organization's grave concern over the state of our nation.
LWVUS Urges Congress to Oppose "Laken Riley Act" Mandating Detention (Legal Document) 1/20/2025 LWVUS joined a letter urging US Congress to oppose the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate the detention of undocumented people arrested for or charged with certain offenses.
Our Oath to Democracy (Blog) 1/17/2025 On January 20, Inauguration Day, the next president and vice president of the United States will be sworn into office in front of the US Capitol Building. As part of the peaceful transfer of power,…
Women Defend Democracy (Article) 1/14/2025 "Women Defend Democracy” is the new programmatic focus for the League in 2025 that centers people power and moves our country towards a stronger, multi-racial democracy.
Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out (Blog) 11/13/2024 Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it…
LWVUS Joins Letter Urging Congress to Oppose Denial of Federal Funding to Sanctuary Cities (Legal Document) 9/17/2024 The League joined a letter urging Congress to oppose a bill that would block sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal funds that benefit undocumented immigrants through food, shelter, health…