Senate Fails to Pass Key Gun Control Amendment (Press Release) 4/18/2013 “Ultimately, political fears and outrageous claims won out over common sense," said Elisabeth MacNamara, League President.
The True “Connecticut Effect:” Galvanizing community action and empowering the “silent majority” (Blog) 4/11/2013 Cheryl Dunson, President of the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, shares how her League helped pass safer gun laws in its state legislature.
League Sends Letter to U.S. House in Favor of Common Sense Gun Legislation (Legal Document) 3/20/2013 The League sent a letter to members of the U.S. House urging them to pass common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.
League Sends Letter to U.S. Senate Advocating for Common Sense Solutions to Gun Violence (Legal Document) 2/20/2013 On February 21, the League sent the attached letter to the U.S. Senate in favor of common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.
LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights (Blog) 2/13/2013 In last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some of the League’s priority issues including voting…
SOTU: Disappointed that President Obama Failed to Call for Bold Action on Voting Rights (Press Release) 2/12/2013 President's Address Sets "Strong Course for Nation" on Climate, Immigration and Gun Safety
League Submits Statement to U.S. Senate for Hearing on Gun Safety Proposals (Legal Document) 2/11/2013 LWVUS submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights on February 12, 2013.
Let’s get a State of the Union BINGO for LWV policy priorities! (Blog) 2/5/2013 Next Tuesday, February 12th, President Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, which will outline his key priorities for the year and second term in office.
League Sends Letter to Vice President Biden Regarding Gun Control (Legal Document) 1/11/2013 On January 10, the League sent a letter to Vice President Biden urging him to propose common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.
League calls gun laws tied to DC Voting Rights bill unacceptable (Press Release) 4/19/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE