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LWV Urges Congress to Exercise Its Authority (Legal Document)

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.

Our Oath to Democracy (Blog)

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,…

Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out (Blog)

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…

How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms (Blog)

Campaign finance laws continue to empower corporations and the super-rich, making it difficult for the rest of the country to make their voices heard.

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

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…

League Affirms Support for the For the People Act in 117th Congress (Legal Document)

LWVUS sent a letter to Senate and House leadership outlining our continued support for the legislation commonly referred to as HR1 or the For the People Act. 

2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog)

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

League Urges Support of HR1 and Opposition to Tactics to Weaken Bill (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters strongly urges members of the U.S. House to vote for HR1, the For the People Act.

10 Ways You Can Help Defend Our Democracy (Blog)

1. Sign the League of Women Voter’s Petition

Federal Election Commission Must Be Restructured (Press Release)

“Big money, secret money, is taking over our elections while the FEC sits on its hands. It is time for a change – a big change,” said President MacNamara.