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11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

12/15/2022

In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.

Language Access is Key to Voting Rights (Blog)

11/23/2022

Eligible voters deserve equal access to register and vote under the law. Increasing the language accessibility of voting materials allows voters to feel confident in voting and become educated and…

Messages for Women Powering Democracy (Blog)

7/14/2022

On June 23, 2022, five leaders in the political and equal rights movements came together to discuss the current state of democracy and women's role in advancing it. Touching on subjects including…

With Liberty and Justice for All (Except DC) (Blog)

5/10/2022

But the District of Columbia is not a state. Why is that a problem?  Because of not being a state, the District of Columbia does not have any rights unless they are specifically allowed by Congress,…

5 Ways to Volunteer for Voting Rights (Blog)

4/19/2022

With primaries in full swing, it's up to us to make sure everyone has the information and ability to cast their vote! In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, here are five ways you can empower…

What COVID-19 Taught Us About Making Voting Accessible (Blog)

3/22/2022

COVID-19 brought pain, loss, and loneliness, but in the case of our democracy, it also brought important lessons. We saw firsthand how we could make our democracy available to more voters, honoring…

Voting Rights History is Black History (Blog)

2/23/2022

As we celebrate Black history and commemorate many great leaders — both the known and unsung heroes of our time — we must also remember that the struggle to protect voting rights continues.

League Launches Historic Midterm Voter Registration Campaigns (Blog)

2/22/2022

With the first primary elections of 2022 taking place, League of Women Voters volunteer teams are launching three major national initiatives: our Youth Voter Registration and New Citizens Voter…

Celebrate Our 102nd Birthday With Action (Blog)

2/9/2022

On February 14, the League of Women Voters turns 102, marking over a century of empowering voters and defending democracy. Some may celebrate their birthday with surprise parties — but as the…

3 Takeaways from the Biden Administration's Speech on Voting Rights (Blog)

1/11/2022

Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris responded to a year of advocacy, including thousands of letters to members of Congress, hundreds of activist arrests, and countless calls to deliver…