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League of Women Voters of New York State Files Federal Lawsuit to Postpone New York Statewide Primaries to August 23, 2022 (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of New York State filed a lawsuit yesterday in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York asking that the Court postpone the June 28 primary for statewide offices to August 23.

LWVUS Advocates for the Passage of the DISCLOSE Act of 2021 (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters strongly urges the US Senate to bring the DISCLOSE Act of 2021 to the floor for debate and final passage. 

Ghost Guns: What You Need to Know (Blog)

Ghost guns are highly prevalent in today’s world. They can be 3D-printed, made from a kit, ordered online from an operation that assembles un-serialized firearms, or otherwise assembled from unserialized individual gun parts sold by companies online. 

State action on ghost guns is key in building a robust national common-sense gun control framework.

5 Must-Know AANHPI Women Who Shaped Democracy (Blog)

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women have always been an integral part of the voting rights movement. From opposing sexist and racist legislation to expanding the freedom to vote, the following five women are just a few of the many icons you should know about.

League Condemns Racist Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY (Press Release)

BUFFALO, NY & WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of Buffalo-Niagara, the League of Women Voters of New York State, and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York: 

Missouri Voter Advocates Condemn Passage of Voting Bill (News Clips)

Discriminatory measures passed by the Missouri House Thursday target voters of color,
sabotage elections and prevent Missourians from having their voices heard at the ballot box

League Joins Call for Social Media Companies to Address Election Disinformation (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters of the United States joined a letter with more than 120 other groups addressed to social media platform leaders urging them to control the spread of disinformation online, especially as we head into midterm elections this year.

 

Senate Fails to Pass Women’s Health and Protection Act (Press Release)

WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters of the United States President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner and CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after the (49-51) Senate vote on the Women’s Health and Protection Act:    

Op-Ed: Equal Access to Reproductive Rights (News Clips)

The members of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina celebrated Mother’s Day with heavy hearts. But we are resolved to ensure that all people have equal access to reproductive rights.

LWVUS Urges US Senate to Vote Yes on S4132, Women's Health Protection Act (Legal Document)

LWVUS sent a letter to members of the US Senate asking them to vote yes on S4132, legislation that would codify a woman's right to reproductive choice, including access to abortion services.