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Diversity

LWV CEO Honored with Hispanic Heritage Award for Leadership  (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase was among the four Hispanic women honored with a Leadership award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation this month. The event was broadcast on PBS Friday, October 11. 

The League Joins Partners in Solidarity and Action Statement Against White Supremacy (Press Release)

In the aftermath of the tragic mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, LWV joins our partner organizations in condemning white supremacy and demanding real reform to combat hate.

League Joins Civil Rights Groups in Urging Supreme Court to Protect LGBTQ+ Workers  (Press Release)

The League joins partner organizations on a set of cases before the Supreme Court which could ensure much-needed protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace.

Daily Herald: A century of promoting everyone's right to vote, not just women (News Clips)

Guest column in Chicago-area newspaper the Daily Herald, from LWV of Illinois executive director Audra Wilson.

Facing Hard Truths About the League’s Origin (Blog)

Throughout our history, the League has not always been welcoming to women of color. As we approach our 100th anniversary, we are not only striving for better, we will do better.

Supreme Court Affirms Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Fisher (Press Release)

“All students benefit when people from different backgrounds and perspectives learn and work together,” MacNamara said of the Supreme Court's Fisher decision.