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Democracy Docket: Less Time for Map Drawing Requires National Standards (News Clips)

An op-ed by Virginia Kase discuss the 2021 redistricting cycle. 

League Supports Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 (Legal Document)

LWVUS endorsed the reintroduction of the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021.

Brnovich v. DNC and the Threat of Discriminatory Voting Laws (Blog)

With hundreds of restrictive voting proposals being introduced following the 2020 election, Brnovich could determine how we treat discriminatory laws in our judicial system.

Demystifying The Rules: The For the People Act in Committee (Blog)

On May 11, the For the People Act will enter a process called "markup." As we celebrate this progress and work towards passage, it is important to understand the markup process and potential outcomes.  

Redistricting Watch: Next Steps in the Fight for Fair Representation (Blog)

As we prepare for the upcoming redistricting cycle in the wake of our People Powered Day of Action, we asked League leaders to share why they are fighting for fair maps.

How the Census Affects Your Political Representation (Blog)

Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released its first set of data from the 2020 Census — and as a result, several states gained or lost representation in Congress.

LWV calls on Senate to hold DC Statehood hearing (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined 51 for 51 and over 100 organizations asking for a hearing on DC statehood. 

League Joins Statement on Appropriate Data for Redistricting (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined a statement by Advancing Justice, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and National Conference on Citizenship to warn inappropriate data for redistricting.

LWV Commends President Biden for Prioritizing Voting Rights in First Joint Address to Congress (Press Release)

We thank President Biden for calling on Congress to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and we echo that call.  

Redistricting Watch: I Will Fight for Fair Maps Because I Care About Voting Rights (Blog)

Partisan gerrymandering has eroded the power of the people’s vote. As a result, we’re working to ensure the people’s voices are once again heard in our state house by creating fair maps in the 2021 redistricting process.