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LWVMA Continues Fight to Preserve Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Facilities (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts guest blogs on their new buffer zone law for the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

4 Solutions to Fight the Corruptive Influence of Money in Politics (Blog)

The League of Women Voters is observing the 5th anniversary of Citizens United with a renewed resolve to limit the influence of money in politics.

League Joins Amicus Brief in Williams-Yulee v. The Florida Bar (Article)

LWVUS and the League of Women Voters of Florida joined an amicus brief on a case that focuses on the constitutionality of prohibitions on direct solicitation by candidates for judicial office.

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Massachusetts Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Law (Blog)

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.

Hobby Lobby Decision Jeopardizes Women's Right to Equal Health Care (Press Release)

Today's Supreme Court decision on contraceptive coverage dealt a serious blow to women’s right to equal health care in America.

Voters Lack Vital Protections One Year After Shelby Decision (Press Release)

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on voting rights and discrimination, concluding that we must pass the VRAA - and quickly.

The Problem with Requiring Proof of Citizenship During the Voter Registration Process (Blog)

The League joined with our voting rights partners to file an appeal challenging the ruling in Kobach v. EAC. We’ve also filed a motion to stay to prevent Kansas and Arizona from requiring documentary proof of citizenship in the interim.

Court: Big Money Worth More than Citizens' Voices (Press Release)

In McCutcheon v. FEC, the Supreme Court ruled that aggregate campaign contribution limits are invalid. This decision means more power for big money, more corruption for the rest of us.

Eyes on the Prize: Health Care for All (Blog)

This month marks the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The League was a strong advocate for the legislation when it was debated and passed by Congress in 2010.

Supreme Court Preview: The Affordable Care Act, Contraceptive Coverage and Religious Freedom (Blog)

On March 25, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases that challenge the Affordable Care Act mandate that employers are required to provide contraceptive coverage.