People Powered Fair Maps (Article) 1/13/2021 People Powered Fair MapsTM is a national redistricting program of the League of Women Voters focused on creating fair political maps nationwide. The program includes actions in all 50 states + D.C.
League Urges Administration to Fully Implement the NVRA at ACA Health Benefit Exchanges (Legal Document) 4/22/2014 The League joined with Demos, Project Vote and allied groups to urge the Obama Administration to fully implement the National Voter Registra
Florida Decision is Major Victory Against Partisan Gerrymandering (Press Release) 7/11/2014 “This decision gives us a new tool to fight partisan gerrymandering,” said President MacNamara.
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.
LWVUS Position on Redistricting (Article) 6/20/2018 This is the Leagues official position on redistricting as adopted by the delegates at the 2016 LWVUS Convention.
Redistricting Watch: How Gerrymandering Upholds Segregation in Schools (Blog) 4/23/2021 Redistricting gives us an opportunity to increase diversity in schools through greater integration. Drawing conscious boundaries is a way for leaders to remedy past discrimination efforts and…
Historic Turnout in 2020 Shows Why America Needs the For the People Act (Blog) 2/2/2021 The historic 2020 election highlights the need for Congress to pass the For the People Act.
Redistricting Watch: Next Steps in the Fight for Fair Representation (Blog) 5/7/2021 As we prepare for the upcoming redistricting cycle in the wake of our People Powered Day of Action, we asked League leaders to share why they are fighting for fair maps.
Court of Appeals Rules Florida 2012 Voter Purge was Illegal (Press Release) 4/1/2014 In a big win for voters, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that Florida’s plan to purge voters before the 2012 elections was prohibited by the National Voter Registration Act.
Take Action: The FEC needs to Hear From You (Blog) 1/7/2015 We’re 1 week from the deadline to submit comments to the Federal Election Commission on how to address corruption. So far, we have submitted over 12,000 comments supporting stricter regulations.