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LWV Urges CDC to Extend Eviction Moratorium into 2021 (Legal Document)

The League aligned with housing coalitions in urging the Centers for Disease Control to extend, improve, and enforce the federal eviction moratorium.

League Advocates for Prioritization of Civil Rights in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (Legal Document)

LWV joined civil rights allies in calling for equity, transparency, and data collection in COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution.

The Post and Courier: Commentary: How ‘safe’ SC Election Districts Turn Voters invisible (News Clips)

LWV of South Carolina wrote an op-ed about the upcoming redistricting cycle and how "safe" districts silence the voice of voters.

The Electoral College: What is it good for? (Blog)

The Electoral College is often not a well-understood entity. I want to highlight some of the history and shortcomings of this process and offer some possible solutions to replacing this flawed system for the good of the nation and the health of our democracy. 

League Petitions Senate for Election Assistance Appropriations (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined a letter to the heads of the Senate Appropriations Committee last week on funding for the Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

20 Ways LWV Empowered Voters and Protected Democracy in 2020 (Blog)

More voters than ever before participated in our elections in 2020, thanks in part to the work of the League across the country. Here are just a few of our successes in 2020.

League Advances Health Equity Language in COVID Relief Talks (Legal Document)

The League joined healthcare professionals and community-based organizations in pushing the COVID Community Care Act.

LWVUS Board of Directors Statement on the Recognition Status of LWV of Nevada (Press Release)

Today the League of Women Voters of the United States board of directors took steps to withdraw recognition of the League of Women Voters of Nevada.

USA TODAY NETWORK: COVID-19 changed election rules in the South. Now activists see chance for reform (News Clips)

Changes to election laws due to COVID-19 creates an opportunity for election reform in some southern states.

Giving Thanks to the People Behind Our Elections in 2020 (Blog)

A blog thanking election officials, workers, and volunteers.