How Gun Laws Impact Election Safety (Blog) 11/18/2021 On November 3rd, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Bruen, marking one of the first times that the Supreme…
Working to Protect the Vote – Looking Towards Election Reforms in 2014 (Blog) 12/19/2013 In 2014, we hope to build upon our recent victories protecting the right to vote and focus on proactive election reforms, while also continuing to battle back against attacks on voting rights at the…
Why I Urged the EPA to Limit Carbon Pollution – And Why You Should, Too (Blog) 8/4/2014 Power plants are responsible for 40 percent of the carbon pollution in the United States, making them the single largest source of that pollution in the country. And while carbon pollution is…
How the League Helps Ensure Voting Access for Americans with Disabilities (Blog) 7/25/2014 In celebration of the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), here are just a few ways the League works to ensure equal access to the ballot for Americans with disabilities.
Redistricting Watch: I Will Fight for Fair Maps Because I'm Against Prison Gerrymandering (Blog) 4/9/2021 Prison gerrymandering is the practice of counting people based on where they're confined rather than where they're from. This inflates representation in areas where prisons are built and dilutes the…
Raising Our Voices to Stop Climate Change (Blog) 7/30/2014 The League commends the EPA for taking the necessary steps to cut carbon pollution and fight climate change, while also urging the agency to establish even stronger carbon rules to protect our planet.
Climate Agreement in Paris Puts People Before Polluters (Blog) 12/21/2015 World leaders in Paris put people before polluters when the world’s countries agreed to reduce carbon pollution. The Paris agreement is an historic moment in the fight against climate change.
Eyes on the Prize: Health Care for All (Blog) 3/20/2014 This month marks the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The League was a strong advocate for the legislation when it was debated and passed by Congress in 2010.
#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work on Immigration Reform and Gun Control (Blog) 11/26/2013 What the League has done to lead efforts on comprehensive immigration reform and gun control legislation.
Fighting each day for the America we aspire to be (Blog) 6/18/2020 On the week that marks the eighth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, SCOTUS has decided to overrule the wrongful termination of this crucial program.