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PHOENIX, AZ — The League of Women Voters of the United States, the League of Women Voters of Arizona, and co-amici applaud Tuesday’s decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The decision protects the rights of all eligible Arizona voters to register and vote for all federal elections. 

While the contributions of men in the Civil Rights Movement have been widely documented, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria Richardson were just as vital as men like Martin Luther King Jr. And John R. Lewis in securing voting access. Their stories remain deeply relevant today, as many of the barriers they fought against have persisted or resurfaced in new forms, reminding us that vigilance in protecting voting rights is as critical as ever. 

LWVUS sent a letter to the US Senate urging members to oppose the SAVE Act.

LWVUS sent a letter to the US Senate urging members to oppose the SAVE Act.

The League joined a letter urging Congress to oppose a bill to authorize the Administration to cut federal funds to state and local governments for not participating in immigrant deportations. 

With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it. 

On the 105th anniversary of its founding, the League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the organization's grave concern over the state of our nation.

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce Brooke Leonard as its new chief of staff.