The League of Women Voters of the US Urges Congress to Act in New Letter (Press Release) 2/14/2025 WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter…
What is DEI? Beyond the Buzzwords (Blog) 2/13/2025 If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’re probably aware of the recent attacks on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) policies. But what is DEI, how does it really impact us and our…
The Democracy Impact of President Trump’s First Week Actions (Press Release) 1/24/2025 League of Women Voters of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration this week and the impact they will have on our democracy.
Democracy Truth Project (Article) 1/8/2025 The Democracy Truth Project (DTP) is one of the four pillars of LWV’s “Women Power Democracy” campaign. Its goal is to provide the public with the information and tools to participate in…
LWV Statement on the Four-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection (Press Release) 1/6/2025 The League of Women Voters of the United States President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
The League's Top Achievements in 2024 (Blog) 12/11/2024 As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state…
Missouri Court Permanently Strikes Down Unconstitutional Restrictions Criminalizing Voter Engagement Efforts (Press Release) 12/3/2024 Jefferson City, Mo. - A Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a permanent injunction against four provisions of Missouri House Bill 1878 that criminalized voter engagement efforts and chilled the…
A Snapshot of LWV's 2024 Election Impact (Blog) 11/20/2024 In every election — federal or local, competitive or (seemingly) clear-cut, invigorating or exhausting — Leagues empower voters and defend democracy.The 2024 election was no exception.
Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out (Blog) 11/13/2024 Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it…
As president of one of the nation's largest civic groups, Dianna Wynn ('88 M.S.) encourages people to make their voice heard in elections. (News Clips) 10/21/2024 Dianna Wynn ('88 M.S.) heads one of the most influential voter education organizations in the country. That journey began with her college education.