Taking Care of Women (Blog) 7/31/2012 Beginning August 1st, millions of women around the country will be able to receive free preventive health care benefits through the Affordable Care Act!
Supreme Court protects health care for millions (Blog) 6/28/2012 We are pleased with the Supreme Court's decision upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Today’s decision protects the health of millions of Americans. Read our full statement.
League Recognizes National Women’s Health Week (Blog) 5/16/2012 It is National Women’s Health Week– and groups around the nation are taking a moment to recognize the importance of women’s health, and the impact the
The Affordable Care Act: A Gigantic Opportunity for America's Democracy (Blog) 4/23/2014 The National Voter Registration Act requires public assistance agencies to provide voter registration opportunities to applicants, and the Health Benefit Exchanges are public assistance agencies.
Eyes on the Prize: Health Care for All (Blog) 3/20/2014 This month marks the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The League was a strong advocate for the legislation when it was debated and passed by Congress in 2010.
Supreme Court Preview: The Affordable Care Act, Contraceptive Coverage and Religious Freedom (Blog) 3/18/2014 On March 25, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases that challenge the Affordable Care Act mandate that employers are required to provide contraceptive coverage.
Honoring Women Legislators (Blog) 3/13/2014 Yesterday, the League of Women Voters joined with Rachel’s Action Network (RAN) to host a breakfast honoring the women of the U.S. Congress.
Florida Citizens Team up With Business to Expand Health Care: Emphasizing the Fiscal Imperative (Blog) 3/4/2014 Deirdre Mcnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, guest blogs on their advocacy work to get Florida to expand the Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act.
State of the Union Address Touches on All of League’s Priority Issues (Blog) 1/29/2014 In last night’s annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama laid out his priorities for the coming year. Here’s the rundown of what he said on our issues and how it aligns with League…
Forty-one years after Roe v. Wade: Protecting Abortion Access in Texas (Blog) 1/22/2014 To mark the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, the League of Women Voters of Texas guest blogged on the new abortion restrictions in their state.