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Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog)

11/23/2023

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…

See which states are expanding — or restricting — voting rights (News Clips)

10/27/2023

This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity. While restoration of the federal Voting Rights Act languishes in a split Congress, an already deep divide in Americans’ access…

LWVPA Files Brief in Support of Voter Privacy in Federal Appeal (Press Release)

9/15/2023

HARRISBURG, PA — Yesterday, the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (LWVPA) filed an amicus brief in Public Interest Legal Foundation v. Schmidt, a case before the US Court of Appeals for the…

Voting Rights Heroes in the Disability Community (Blog)

9/12/2023

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,…

LWV Florida v. Byrd (NVRA lawsuit) (Legal Case)

7/10/2023

LWV Florida filed a lawsuit in federal court asserting Florida’s statewide voter registration form violated the National Voter Registration Act.

LWVUS and LWVDC Urge Amendments to Protect DC Voters (Legal Document)

6/7/2023

LWVUS and LWVDC submitted a statement that urged Congress to prioritize DC’s autonomy and its elected leaders’ right to make policies for its residents.

League of Women Voters Marks 30th Anniversary of NVRA (Press Release)

5/20/2023

While we’ve made advancements in expanding voter access, some 30 years later, the fight for voting rights is far from over.

What is "One Person, One Vote?" (Blog)

5/4/2023

When redistricting is done fairly, each person’s vote is equal to every other person’s because their districts are drawn in ways that accurately represent the voting power of the people within them…

LWVUS Sends Letter to Congress About Priorities for the 118th Congress (Legal Document)

4/18/2023

LWVUS reached out to members of Congress to outline its priority issues for the 118th Congress and urged Congress to implement necessary reforms like restoring the Voting Rights Act, regulating money…

LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on Healthy People 2030 Objectives (Legal Document)

12/2/2022

LWVUS submitted public comments to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the proposed Healthy People 2030 objectives. The League articulated why the objective to increase the…