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Women of the Civil Rights Movement (Blog)

While the contributions of men in the Civil Rights Movement have been widely documented, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria…

How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy (Blog)

With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI…

LWV Urges Congress to Exercise Its Authority (Legal Document)

On the 105th anniversary of its founding, the League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the organization's grave concern over the state of our nation.

LWV Condemns Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Government Against Americans (Press Release)

WASHINGTON — League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact on voters.  

The Power of League Community (Blog)

As I leave my role of chief of staff at LWVUS and wrap up my tenure at the League, I am so grateful for that community — for the people that live the mission of empowering voters  and defending…

LWVUS Seeks to Partner with Congressional Tri-Caucus to Protect Voting Rights (Legal Document)

The League and partner organizations sent a letter to the Chairs of the Tri-Caucus about protecting and preserving federal voting rights laws during the 119th Congress. 

South Carolina lawmakers want a pass to cheat on election maps. The court shouldn’t allow it. (Press Release)

COLUMBIA — In a new legal filing, the League of Women Voters of South Carolina — represented by the ACLU of South Carolina and the ACLU — urges…

LWVUS Urges Congress to Oppose "Laken Riley Act" Mandating Detention (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined a letter urging US Congress to oppose the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate the detention of undocumented people arrested for or charged with certain offenses.

Our Oath to Democracy (Blog)

On January 20, Inauguration Day, the next president and vice president of the United States will be sworn into office in front of the US Capitol Building. As part of the peaceful transfer of power,…

Why We Will Remain the League of WOMEN Voters (Blog)

Over a century after our founding — and the passage of the 19th amendment that granted many women the right to vote — some people question why the League of Women Voters keeps the word ‘women’ in our…