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The League's Impact on Redistricting (Blog)

7/28/2022

In September 2019, the League launched its national redistricting effort People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM). PPFM aimed to create greater transparency, fairness, and public participation in the…

What You Need to Know About Kansas's Vote on Abortion Rights (Blog)

7/25/2022

On Aug. 2, 2022, Kansas will be the first state in the nation to vote on the issue of abortion since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. The League of Women…

Messages for Women Powering Democracy (Blog)

7/14/2022

On June 23, 2022, five leaders in the political and equal rights movements came together to discuss the current state of democracy and women's role in advancing it. Touching on subjects…

League of Women Voters of the United States Elects New Board of Directors for Next Biennium (Press Release)

6/27/2022

WASHINGTON — This weekend, the League of Women Voters of the United States elected a new national board of directors that will serve through June…

Supreme Court Makes It Harder to Keep Guns Out of Public Spaces (Press Release)

6/23/2022

WASHINGTON — Today, the US Supreme Court ruled 6 – 3 in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that New York’s 100-year-old law restricting certain individuals from carrying concealed…

CEO's Remarks at NCBCP Voting Rights and Reproductive Justice Call to Action (Blog)

5/25/2022

On June 25, the League's CEO Virginia Kase Solomón joined Black Women Leaders and Allies and the National Coalition for Black Civic Participation for their Voting Rights and Reproductive Justice call…

League of Women Voters of Texas Statement on Mass Shooting in Uvalde (Press Release)

5/25/2022

Today, the League of Women Voters of Texas issued the following statement after a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

United Nations Observers (Article)

5/20/2022

In 1945, at the UN Charter Conference, the League of Women Voters was invited by President Harry Truman to serve as a consultant to the U.S. delegation.

DeSantis signs controversial voting bill, creates election crimes office (News Clips)

4/25/2022

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Legislature to create an office within the executive branch that would have the power to investigate and enforce election related crimes.

Women's Equality and Ending Sexual Violence (Blog)

4/13/2022

Over the years, the United States has made significant social and legal advancements in creating a more equitable society. However, women, nonbinary, and transgender individuals continue to endure…