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U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog)

1/4/2019

U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people.

Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog)

12/20/2018

Activists are arranging in-person meetings with incoming members of the 116th House of Representatives and dropping in to have conversations with staff members on the need for HR 1, the first bill…

League Urges U.S. Senators to Cosponsor We the People Act (Legal Document)

10/24/2017

The Act provides an important roadmap for solving the vital issues facing our political system and serves as a vehicle to help renew Americans’ faith that the problems facing our democracy can be…

League Initiates Making Democracy Work® Campaign for 2016 Elections (Press Release)

6/23/2016

League set agenda for the next biennium and elected unanimously Chris Carson of Burbank, California as the organization's 19th national president.

Reducing the Corrupting Influence of Money in Politics (Blog)

1/21/2016

President Obama called for “reduc[ing] the influence of money in our politics, so that a handful of families or hidden interests can’t bankroll our elections” during his final State of the Union…

Outlining the League’s Priority Federal Issues for 2016 (Blog)

1/12/2016

In addition to lobbying the 114th Congress in support of our priorities, the League is working on a number of important policy proposals put forth by the President and agencies of the federal…

Obama Commits to Improve Voting, Expand Participation (Press Release)

1/12/2016

"The League is pleased to have the power of the presidency behind reforms that lower barriers to voters and help us work toward a more perfect democracy," said President MacNamara.

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…

Advocating at the U.S. Supreme Court for Campaign Finance Regulations, Independent Redistricting and the Affordable Care Act (Blog)

2/6/2015

The League’s advocacy work in the courts, just like our lobbying in Congress and with the Executive, builds our influence in the political process.

League of Women Voters Powers the Vote for 2014 Elections (Press Release)

6/10/2014

The League held its 51st biennial national convention this week. League members from around the country discussed important public policy issues and celebrated the organization’s accomplishments.