Women in Politics

Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity: The Supreme Court weighs in on the fight against discrimination (Blog)

The Supreme Court rules that sexual orientation and gender identity are included in Title VII's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex.

CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O’Donnell to Deliver League of Women Voters Convention Keynote Address (Press Release)

CBS News Anchor to commemorate League’s 100^th anniversary with remarks in June 2020.

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.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with the Powerful Women of Congress (Blog)

The League of Women Voters celebrated the record number of women serving in the House and Senate this year with a reception for the female members of Congress.

League Celebrates Record Number of Women Elected in 2018 (Press Release)

New Founding Mothers – Women and Political Power (Blog)

I attended a panel discussion called about women in politics; all of New Hampshire’s top political jobs (Governor and Congressional Delegation) are currently filled by women.

[MO] Workshop Teaches, Encourages Women to Run for Office (News Clips)

"The 2012 election may have just wrapped up, but that didn't stop women from trying to inspire one another to run for future office. ... The workshop called "Speak Up, Power Up, Step Up" was held...to encourage women interested in political service and action to run for office. ... The League of Women Voters held the workshop to encourage women to get more involved in public policy.

In Iowa, Few Women Get Elected (News Clips)

“Training sessions for women candidates, such as one planned Saturday by the League of Women Voters of Sioux City, are beneficial...”