Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog) 11/23/2023 When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for. This is for the election workers, voters, and League volunteers…
Pennsylvania State Conference of the NAACP v. Chapman (now Schmidt) (Legal Case) 11/21/2023 LWV of Pennsylvania and co-plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit to count absentee ballots that were returned and properly sealed by the statutory deadline but were rejected for being incorrectly dated.
LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on the Healthy People 2030 Objective to Increase Voter Participation (Legal Document) 11/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to its solicitation of comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives.…
LWVUS Joins Comments Supporting Inclusion of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions in the American Community Survey (ACS) (Legal Document) 11/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States joined public comments to in response to the Census Bureau’s request for review and approval for a test of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI…
LWV Florida v. Moody (SB 7050 lawsuit) (Legal Case) 11/20/2023 LWV Florida filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that imposed severe restrictions on voter registration activities by the League and its partners
League of Women Voters Remembers Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter (Press Release) 11/19/2023 WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter:
5 Ways to Volunteer for Voting Rights (Blog) 11/8/2023 It's up to us to make sure everyone has the information and ability to cast their vote! Here are five ways you can empower voters and defend democracy through volunteer work.
League of Women Voters of Kansas v. Schwab (Legal Case) 11/3/2023 LWV Kansas sued in state court to overturn several laws restricting voter education, mailing advance ballot applications, delivering advance ballots, and tightening signature match requirements
LWVUS Joins Comments on Harassment in the Workplace Based on Reproductive Health Care Decisions (Legal Document) 11/1/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States joined public comments to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on its proposed enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace.…
See which states are expanding — or restricting — voting rights (News Clips) 10/27/2023 This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity. While restoration of the federal Voting Rights Act languishes in a split Congress, an already deep divide in Americans’ access…