15 Years of Making Democracy Work (Blog) 8/24/2015 I will be stepping down in a few weeks after 15 years as the League’s executive director. I am confident that the League will continue its work to make American democracy as good as the ideals on…
White House Holds Summit on Climate Change and Public Health (Blog) 6/24/2015 The Summit brought together White House officials, health professionals, academics, and other stakeholders to provide communities with the tools to protect public health in the face of climate change.
What Happens When More than 400,000 Advocates Rally to Save Our Planet (Blog) 9/26/2014 From the moment I stepped onto the bus headed to the People’s Climate March chartered by the Sierra Club, I knew this was going to be an extraordinary day.
Observing the UN Climate Summit (Blog) 9/25/2014 This week, the United Nations (UN) hosted a summit on climate change with leaders from around the world. The League of Women Voters of the United States participated with a small group of civil…
Join Us for the People’s Climate March! (Blog) 9/3/2014 On September 23, the UN will meet in NYC with the goal of setting meaningful solutions to fight climate change. In advance of the summit, we are participating in the People’s Climate March.
Raising Our Voices to Stop Climate Change (Blog) 7/30/2014 The League commends the EPA for taking the necessary steps to cut carbon pollution and fight climate change, while also urging the agency to establish even stronger carbon rules to protect our planet.
The Frontier of Climate Change: State and Local Action in the Heartland (Blog) 4/29/2014 On Earth Day 2014, the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Iowa joined with The New Republic Magazine and Drake University in Iowa to sponsor a forum focused…
Celebrate Earth Day – Tell the EPA to Fight Climate Change (Blog) 4/22/2014 Celebrate Earth Day with the League by telling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fight climate change.
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.
Join the League for the Largest Climate Change Rally in History! (Blog) 2/8/2013 President Obama underscored the urgent need to address climate change in his inaugural addr