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Mental Health is a Voting Rights Issue (Blog)

6/16/2022

More than half of adults in the US are not receiving treatment when they experience a mental illness. If we are struggling with our mental health, it’s difficult to show up and fight for our rights…

Legal Trends to Watch in 2022 (Blog)

3/15/2022

With the new year comes more litigation. In the past year, the League has continued our work of fighting against anti-voter bills and purges, challenges to new district maps, and pushing back against…

In the Know: Hecox v Little (Blog)

12/22/2020

The League of Women Voters is dedicated to ensuring equal rights and equal opportunity for all. This commitment led to LWVUS joining the legal challenge to Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act…

Fighting each day for the America we aspire to be (Blog)

6/18/2020

On the week that marks the eighth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, SCOTUS has decided to overrule the wrongful termination of this crucial program.

SCOTUS Hearing on the Rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (Blog)

11/20/2019

On November 12, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a trio of cases suing the administration over its decision to end DACA.

Taking to the Streets to March for Families (Blog)

6/30/2018

Today hundreds of thousands of people stepped up to say “Immigrants are welcome here” during Families Belong Together marches across the country.

Rallying to Save the Affordable Care Act (Blog)

6/25/2018

Last Wednesday, governors from across the country, Congressional leaders, and special interest groups met in Washington, DC to unveil new efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Policymakers Focus on Immigration Reform and Family Separation (Blog)

6/25/2018

Immigration was the major policy focus of most Americans last week. The House voted on legislation and President Trump signed an Executive Order around family detention at our borders.

It’s time for ACA Open Enrollment (Blog)

11/20/2017

Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is from November 1-December 15, 2017.

What does the loss of DACA really mean for the US? (Blog)

10/6/2017

The League of Women Voters urges Congress to pass the Dream Act without amendment, to protect, not turn away, the 800,000-young people who were brought to the United States as children.