The Economic Cost of Climate Change (Blog) 6/9/2022 Carbon emissions are causing widespread and potentially irreversible damage to the environment — and also have a significant impact on the economy. While some people rationalize our failure to…
League Joins Letter in Support of Paid Family Leave (Legal Document) 6/30/2017 The League joined more than 340 organizations representing a range of demographic groups from more than 40 states in sending a letter to Congress urging members to support an inclusive paid family…
What I Learned at the UN Climate Change Conference (Blog) 11/23/2021 Although the largest impacts to limit climate change will come from countries and corporations, individuals can make a difference as well, especially by applying pressure and sharing their thoughts…
What does the loss of DACA really mean for the US? (Blog) 10/6/2017 The League of Women Voters urges Congress to pass the Dream Act without amendment, to protect, not turn away, the 800,000-young people who were brought to the United States as children.
League Opposes Attempt to Overturn Clean Water Rule (Legal Document) 8/13/2018 The League joined organizations opposing the attempted repeal of the 2015 Clean Water Rule.
League Urges Support for HR 9, the Climate Action Now Act (Legal Document) 4/8/2019 The League and coalition partners support passage of HR 9, the Climate Action Now Act.
League Opposes FY 2016 Budget Amendments Undermining Clean Water Rule (Legal Document) 11/20/2015 LWVUS joined a letter with organizations from across the country urging congress to reject amendments to the FY 2016 budget that would undermine the EPA's Clean Water Rule.
“All Risk, No Reward Coalition” Targets Democratic Base on Keystone XL (Press Release) 4/11/2013 Coalition to President Obama and Secretary Kerry: Pipeline is Not in National Interest
League Disapointed by U.S. Decision to Withdraw from UN Human Rights Council (Legal Document) 6/27/2018 LWVUS sent a memo to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley regarding the Administration's decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day (Blog) 4/22/2020 2020 marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day, a day meant to generate action to protect the planet.