Test Your Filibuster Knowledge (Blog) 6/29/2021 How much do you know about the filibuster? We've designed a quick quiz to help you brush up on your intel.
LWVUS Board President Responds to the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ruling (Press Release) 6/17/2021 “While today’s decision is deeply disappointing for the LGBTQIA+ community, it is significant that the Court did not create a broad license to discriminate against …
Congressional Staffers Discuss the Future of Democracy (Blog) 6/7/2021 As we enter our 101st year, it is time to look forward to what the next century of American democracy entails. To kick off this discussion, the League hosted a Congressional Conversation to…
Major LGBTQ+ Rights Cases Happening Now (Blog) 6/3/2021 In the past year, The League signed on to numerous amicus briefs to defend the LGBTQ+ community from the wave of attacks on their rights. Many of these cases could set a precedent…
Democracy Advocates File Brief in Case Challenging New Jersey’s Primary Ballot Design (Press Release) 6/1/2021 The League of Women Voters of New Jersey and partners filed an amicus brief in Conforti v. Hanlon, a case challenging New Jersey’s use of misleading features in its ballot design.
The Fight for Sex-Based Equality Continues (Blog) 5/21/2021 Women still lack equal rights in the U.S Constitution despite the significant legal and legislative advances that have been made in recent decades. It is not enough to treat the symptoms; we…
Election Report Supporter Toolkit (Article) 5/13/2021 The 2020 election saw us facing unprecedented challenges, including a global pandemic, rampant mis- and disinformation, and claims of voter fraud. The League's 2020 Election Impact Report shows how…
Celebrating Earth Day by Fighting For Our Children’s Health (Blog) 4/21/2021 This year on Earth Day, the League continues our fight to protect those affected by climate change, by joining Our Children’s Trust and more than 70 organizations in…
Complexities of the Filibuster: The Accidental Rule That Is Interrupting the Democracy We All Deserve (Blog) 4/7/2021 The League has a decade-long history of supporting filibuster reform to ensure a functioning democracy.
LWV & Vot-ER Announce Partnership to Promote Civic Health (Press Release) 3/31/2021 The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and Vot-ER/Civic Health Month (Vot-ER) announce a joint partnership to work collectively on initiatives that promote civic health and a healthy…