Voting Rights Act: Remember, Celebrate and Protect (Blog) 8/6/2012 Editorial Note: This piece was first published on my Huffington Post Blog. 47 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law to prevent voter discrimination.
11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog) 12/15/2022 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.
8 Throwback Pictures of Empowering Voters – Then & Now! (Blog) 3/11/2015 Hold your mouse over the images to see how the League of Women Voters has helped educate and empower voters – past and present!
League Urges Support of HR1 and Opposition to Tactics to Weaken Bill (Legal Document) 2/28/2019 The League of Women Voters strongly urges members of the U.S. House to vote for HR1, the For the People Act.
Essential Voting Rights Protections at Risk (Press Release) 2/8/2013 League Joins Amicus Briefs in Shelby County v. Holder case on Voting Rights Act (VRA)
KQED: After Historic Election, California Legislators Consider Keeping Voting Changes (News Clips) 1/14/2021 California is considering making permanent changes to voting following historic voter turnout in the 2020 elections.
Court Strikes Down Unnecessary Voter Barrier in Kobach V. EAC (Press Release) 11/7/2014 "Voters should not have to face an obstacle course in order to participate in our democracy," said MacNamara of the victory for voters.
The Selma March and Voting Rights Today (Blog) 3/31/2014 As we honor the anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights, we urge Congress to pass legislation that will continue to ensure equal voting rights for all Americans.
Meet the League: Maggie Duncan (Blog) 2/27/2015 "I get to be part of an organization that helps millions of voters stand up for what they believe in every single year."
Court Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction in LWVUS v. EAC Executive Director Brian Newby (EAC) (Press Release) 6/29/2016 "We will appeal to protect the critical rights of voters in these three states, especially during this election year,” said Chris Carson, president of the League of Women Voters U.S.