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LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters (Press Release)

On April 17, 2025, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters took the step of labeling our current moment a “constitutional crisis.” Concurrently, LWV announced a new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5, to mobilize 8.5 million voters to step up and defend our democracy.

League of Women Voters Responds to President’s Address to Congress (Press Release)

League of Women Voters of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to the President’s March 4 address to Congress.  

LWV Statement on the Three-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection (Press Release)

Three years ago, our nation's capital faced an unprecedented threat to our democracy that will be etched in the memory of our nation forever. 

LWVUS Comments on OMB Race and Ethnicity Data Standards (Legal Document)

The League submitted comments to the Management and Budget Office (OMB) regarding its proposed updates to the federal government’s race and ethnicity data collection standards. The outcome of this comment opportunity will update the questions that respondents see on the US Census and other forms of government data collection. LWVUS also signed onto partner comments to amplify how the proposed changes would impact numerous racial and ethnic communities in the US.   

LWVUS Joins Coalition Letter in Support of DC Autonomy (Legal Document)

The League joined 115 other organizations in urging Congress to respect local decisions made by the people of the District of Columbia and their elected leadership. The letter strongly opposes any legislative vehicle that overrides, limits or otherwise usurps locally elected decision-making by the District of Columbia.  

Two-Year Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection   (Press Release)

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States’ president Dr. Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following joint statement on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol: 

Senate Fails to Pass the For the People Act – Democracy Hangs in the Balance (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters supports legislation that strengthens our elections and increases voter participation so that every voice is heard in our democracy. 

Democracy is Worth Waiting For (Blog)

This year, we are going to have to wait for democracy to run its course. We need to allow time for every vote to be counted accurately and completely. 

LWVUS Memo and Coalition Letters to Congress Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic (Legal Document)

LWVUS sent a memo to the U.S. House and Senate urging them to support policies for communities, families, and workers experiencing hardship during the coronavirus pandemic on March 13, 2020. LWVUS has also continued to join with partners on letters to the Congress during this time.

League Urges Co-Sponsorship of Resolution Establishing Democracy Month (Article)

The League of Women Voters sent a memo to U.S. Senators urging them to co-sponsor S. Res 252, a resolution to establish September as National Democracy Month.