League Sends Letter to U.S. House Addressing HR1 (Legal Document) 1/16/2019 The League sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives addressing HR1 as the bill needed to heal our country.
Compare the Presidential Candidates with our Voters’ Guide (Blog) 2/12/2016 With the election cycle now in full swing, we’re pleased to share the League of Women Voters' presidential voters’ guide to help voters learn about the candidates and their visions for America’s…
20 Ways LWV Empowered Voters and Protected Democracy in 2020 (Blog) 12/10/2020 More voters than ever before participated in our elections in 2020, thanks in part to the work of the League across the country. Here are just a few of our successes in 2020.
PBS NewsHour: New voter ID rules, other election changes could cause confusion (News Clips) 10/19/2016 This article was originally published by PBS. By Rebecca Beitsch
The 2016 Presidential Election WAS Rigged (Press Release) 11/23/2016 Voter Suppression Can Impact Outcomes
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. Learn why young voters are so important and how you can support them!
2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog) 1/3/2020 Throughout 2019 the League defended democracy in the courts on issues relating to voting rights, redistricting, money in politics, and improving elections.
People in Public Service: Shelley Kneip, League of Women Voters of Thurston County (News Clips) 10/15/2023 This was originally published by Thurston Talk. Kneip’s LWV activities include organizing dozens of forums for candidates seeking elected office, working on state debates, assisting with a state…
5 Issues President Biden Must Address Before Congress (Blog) 4/26/2021 This Wednesday, April 28, President Biden will make his first speech before Congress. We’ve compiled a list of topics that we consider crucial in steering the US towards a path of recovery, both from…
High School Visitors Flex Their Advocacy Muscle (Blog) 4/3/2014 I was thrilled to visit with over 100 students visiting Washington, D.C. through the Close Up Foundation to help explain how the League of Women Voters advocates on public policy issues at the…