Celebrating Women’s Equality Day and Women’s History (Blog) 8/27/2014 On Women’s Equality Day, I participated in the Women’s History on the Horizon: the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in 2020 panel at the National Archives.
Four Reasons Why We’re Excited About National Voter Registration Day 2014 (Blog) 8/6/2014 Our favorite holiday is coming! Here are some reasons why this year’s National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) will be the biggest ever.
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.
League Submits Comments to EPA Regarding Clean Power Plan (Article) 7/29/2014 President MacNamara delivered comments on the Clean Power Plan at the EPA’s public hearing in Atlanta. The comments commend the EPA for taking the necessary steps to cut carbon pollution and fight…
How My Parents Inspired Me to Vote (Blog) 7/24/2014 Immigrants from Peru, my parents taught me that voting is essential in order for all citizens to have a voice in their country’s government.
Celebrating the 26th Amendment and the Voices of Young People (Blog) 7/1/2014 Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the 26th Amendment, which opened up the voting process to millions of young Americans.
20 Years for the League of Women Voters in Yavapai County (News Clips) 6/18/2014 At its 2014 Annual Meeting, the League of Women Voters of Central Yavapai Country celebrated its 20thanniversary and elected a new board of directors.
Happy Mother's Day to the League's Foremothers (Blog) 5/9/2014 So as we approach Mother’s Day, I want to thank my League foremothers. And, I want to offer them a gift: to try my best to be a role model for those coming after me.
Northwest Leagues Participate in Regional Hearing on Voting Rights (Blog) 5/5/2014 Read a guest blog post by the League of Women Voters of Oregon on their recent participation in the Pacific Northwest Regional Hearing of the National Commission on Voting Rights.
Law Day 2014 – Why Every Vote Matters (Blog) 5/2/2014 May 1 was Law Day, a day to reflect on the law's its importance to American society. This year’s theme - American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters – was particularly relevant for…