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Language Access is Key to Voting Rights (Blog)

11/23/2022

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…

It's Almost Election Day! Start Making Your Voting Plan Now. (News Clips)

11/3/2022

This article was originally published in Buzzfeed News. If you need help making a plan, check out Vote411.org, which is run by the grassroots political network League of Women Voters. Jeanette…

LWVUS Sent a Letter to the State Department on Summit for Democracy Priorities (Legal Document)

8/23/2022

The League engaged with the Summit for Democracy, hosted by the State Department, to discuss key issues including election integrity, climate, racial justice,LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender.

LWVUS supports Youth Voting Rights Act (Legal Document)

7/26/2022

The League sent a letter to the US Senate urging them to pass the Youth Voting Rights Act as a measure to support eligible young voters’ access to the ballot.

5 Ways to Volunteer for Voting Rights (Blog)

4/19/2022

With primaries in full swing, it's up to us to make sure everyone has the information and ability to cast their vote! In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, here are five ways you can empower…

LWV of Texas Sends Letter to Texas SOS Requesting Voter Registration Forms (Press Release)

1/21/2022

LWV of Texas and Campaign Legal Center sent a letter to Texas Secretary of State John Scott in response to his office’s practice of severely limiting voter registration forms provided to voter…

League of Women Voters Joins Michelle Obama, When We All Vote and 30 More Organizations in Fight For Our Vote Pledge Ahead of Midterms (Press Release)

1/10/2022

Thirty-one voting organizations and civil rights groups representing millions join When We All Vote Co-Chair Michelle Obama in pledge to fight for voting rights and organize voters in New York Times…

LWVUS President Urges Senator Grassley to Support Voting Rights Legislation (Legal Document)

10/15/2021

LWVUS President and native Iowan, Dr. Deborah Turner, sent a letter to Senator Chuck Grassley, urging him to support final passage of the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights…

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

10/4/2021

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)

9/17/2021

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…