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LWVUS Lobby Corps: An Invaluable Resource (Blog)

Established in 1971, Lobby Corps convenes for briefings on League legislative priorities. They play a key role in promoting League issues and communicating our positions to Congress.

State of the Union Address Touches on All of League’s Priority Issues (Blog)

In last night’s annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama laid out his priorities for the coming year. Here’s the rundown of what he said on our issues and how it aligns with League…

#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work on Immigration Reform and Gun Control (Blog)

What the League has done to lead efforts on comprehensive immigration reform and gun control legislation.

Senate Fails to Pass Key Gun Control Amendment (Press Release)

“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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.