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Scioto graduate brings civic engagement to Harvard (News Clips)

This story was originally published by CityScene Columbus.

Many high school graduates have lofty goals for their next steps, but for those who know Will Smialek, it was no surprise he set his eyes on Capitol Hill.

The recent Dublin Scioto graduate has been active in local civics for years and has fought to create opportunities for others as well.

LWVUS Joins Coalition in Support of the Freedom to Vote Act (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters of the United States joined 34 other organizations in strong support of the Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA), S.1 and H.R.11. 

LWVUS Joins Coalition in Support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters of the United States joined 55 other organizations to endorse the Protecting Our Democracy Act. 

LWVUS Urges Congress to Support the Protecting Our Democracy Act (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters urged all members of Congress to support this piece of legislation as a key step in fortifying our democracy. 

Federal Court Blocks Implementation of Mississippi’s New Voting Law (Press Release)

JACKSON, Miss. — A federal court has granted a request by Disability Rights Mississippi, the League of Women Voters of Mississippi, and three Mississippi voters to block S.B. 2358 — a newly implemented state law that significantly diminishes access to the ballot for Mississippians who need assistance with voting.

One Year After Dobbs: The Emotional Impact of Anti-Abortion Laws (Blog)

Last year’s SCOTUS decision repealing the right to abortion continues to affect millions of people nationwide. Yet while most of us are familiar with its impact on family planning, I wonder if we all understand the full repercussions on every aspect of our lives? 

LWVUS Urges US House to Support Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) for Centennial (Legal Document)

LWVUS sent a memo to the US House urging them to support H.J. Res. 25, a resolution to affirm the validity of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), during the 100-year anniversary of the ERA's introduction.

Common Voting Restrictions That Are More Harmful Than You Might Think (Blog)

In 2023, at least 322 bills restricting voting access were introduced in state legislatures nationwide.

Though many of these restrictions may appear simple and easy to comply with, they often have a huge impact on voters with disabilities, people of color, indigenous communities, students, young voters, and older adults. Four common voting restrictions — third-party ballot drop-off restrictions, early voting restrictions, ballot drop-box restrictions, and strict absentee ballot requirements — are particularly devastating.  

LWVUS Joins Call to Protect Air Quality (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined 60 partnering organizations in a letter to members of Congress in opposition to S.J. Res 31/H.J. Res 69. This resolution would roll back EPA's Good Neighbor Plan. 

LWV Responds to 2023 Introduction of the Freedom to Vote Act (Press Release)

WASHINGTON, DC — League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement in response to the House and Senate introduction of the Freedom to Vote Act: