Celebrating the 26th Amendment and the Voices of Young People (Blog) 7/1/2014 Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the 26th Amendment, which opened up the voting process to millions of young Americans.
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Massachusetts Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Law (Blog) 7/1/2014 The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts is disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in McCullen v. Coakley that the Massachusetts buffer zone law, as written, is unconstitutional.
League of Women Voters Urges Indiana Residents to Ensure Their Voter Registration is Current (News Clips) 6/30/2014 The League of Women Voters of Indiana is urging Indiana residents to make sure their voter registration is up-to-date in time for the fall elections.
League of Women Voters Debunks Governor's Take on Disclosure Bill (News Clips) 6/30/2014 We, the League of Women Voters of Hawaii, are very pleased that the 2014 Hawaii Legislature passed Senate Bill 2682, requiring that the financial disclosure statements of members of 15 important st
Key Committee Chairman not Moving on Voting Rights Bill (News Clips) 6/30/2014 “The right to vote is not about politics or the outcome of elections — it is about equality and justice,” said Joan MacCallum, president of the League of Women Voters of Lynchburg.
Hobby Lobby Decision Jeopardizes Women's Right to Equal Health Care (Press Release) 6/30/2014 Today's Supreme Court decision on contraceptive coverage dealt a serious blow to women’s right to equal health care in America.
LETTER: Congress Must Act to Defend Voting Rights (News Clips) 6/27/2014 One year ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County, Alabama v.
Rights Debated After Ruling on Protest-Free Abortion Clinic Zones (News Clips) 6/27/2014 The high court struck down a 35-foot protest-free zone outside abortion clinics in Massachusetts, the justices unanimous in their ruling that the buffer zones violate the First Amendment rights of
League of Women Voters Has The Answers (News Clips) 6/27/2014 One of the more unfortunate results of modern communications strategies and technology is the ability of elected officials, and candidates for elected officer, to avoid answering questions.
Voters Lack Vital Protections One Year After Shelby Decision (Press Release) 6/25/2014 Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on voting rights and discrimination, concluding that we must pass the VRAA - and quickly.
