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Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog)

When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for.  This is for the election workers, voters, and League volunteers…

Voting Rights Heroes in the Disability Community (Blog)

Our history is replete with people with disabilities who paved the way for a stronger, more representative democracy — like Judy Heumann, Sojourner Truth, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Claudia Gordan,…

Voter Challenge Laws as a Suppression Tactic (Blog)

Individual voter challenges occur when a person’s eligibility to vote is questioned. Across the country, ithey have been a vehicle for race- and language-based discrimination, election confusion, and…

Language Access is Key to Voting Rights (Blog)

Eligible voters deserve equal access to register and vote under the law. Increasing the language accessibility of voting materials allows voters to feel confident in voting and become educated and…

Dear Joe: It's Not Us, It's You (Blog)

We need you to be the leader that will get these bills across the finish line. Protecting voting rights is the key to addressing all the issues that are keeping all of us up at night.  

Senate Introduces the Freedom to Vote Act (Blog)

This week, the US Senate introduced new legislation that protects and expands the right to vote, decreases the influence of money in politics, and curbs partisan gerrymandering. The Freedom to Vote…

The Fight for Voting Rights: Then and Now (Blog)

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) was signed into law 56 years ago on August 6, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was a proud day in American history. But the history to get to this point was stormy…

Lifting As We Climb: LWVUS Cases in January - July 2021 (Blog)

The mission of the League of Women Voters is to empower voters and defend democracy. In the first half of 2021, LWV has done just that through a variety of cases nationwide.  

This Thanksgiving, We Thank Our Pro Bono Litigators! (Blog)

LWVUS give thanks to the lawyers and partners who helped secure safe voting in the 2020 election cycle. 

In the Know: COVID-19 Voting Litigation (Blog)

A national overview of the League’s engagement in COVID-19 litigation