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11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.

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…

Voting Rights History is Black History (Blog)

As we celebrate Black history and commemorate many great leaders — both the known and unsung heroes of our time — we must also remember that the struggle to protect voting rights continues.

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

People Powering the Vote: League Leaders and the fight for the VRAA (Blog)

It's been 244 days since the VRAA passed the House, 7 years & 1 month since Shelby v. Holder, and 55 years since the VRA was originally signed into law.

In the Know: The Rise in Voter Purge Litigation (Blog)

When removing voters from the rolls, election officials should err on the side of protecting democracy not increasing disenfranchisement. 

The Voting Rights Act in Action (Blog)

An in-depth look at how the Voting Rights Act has protected voters of color and language-minority voters—and why we need the Voting Rights Advancement Act.