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Equal Rights

President Biden: Why Are Women Waiting for Equality? (Blog)

It’s 2024. 101 years have passed since the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was proposed, and women’s equal rights are still not enshrined in the US Constitution.

Hamilton v. Dallas County (Legal Case)

Case filed by nine female detention service officers against the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department asserting sex discrimination in scheduling days off

More than 140 Diverse Nonprofit Organizations Call on President to Act for Publication of Equal Rights Amendment (Press Release)

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.

LWVUS and More than 140 Diverse Nonprofits Call on President Bident to Act for Publication of the Equal Rights Amendment (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 diverse nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to instruct the US Archivist to certify and publish the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the US Constitution.

Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out (Blog)

Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it means the voters have spoken. 

We are proud of the League's work this election to empower voters and protect voting rights. However, we are deeply concerned for the future of women in the United States — as well as LGBTQIA+, Black, brown, and immigrant communities. 

LWVUS Comments on Open Government National Action Plan (Legal Document)

LWVUS commented on the General Services Administration's public comment period on priorities for the 6th Open Government National Action Plan. 

Iowa Safe Schools v. Reynolds (Legal Case)

LWV Iowa filed an amicus brief urging affirmance of a preliminary injunction blocking a ban on LGBTQIA+ books in Iowa schools

Navigating Restricted Reproductive Care as a Latina (Blog)

As we discuss the destructive impacts this has on the lives of those who seek reproductive health care, it is important to not gloss over how these attacks disproportionately affect women of color. This blog will focus on the Latino/a community.

LWVUS Joins Letter Urging Congress to Oppose Denial of Federal Funding to Sanctuary Cities (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter urging Congress to oppose a bill that would block sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal funds that benefit undocumented immigrants through food, shelter, health care, legal services, and transportation.

5 Ways to Empower Women Voters in 2024 (Blog)

The 2024 federal election is a critical moment in the fight for our equality, as the people we elect in November will be in charge of our rights for the next four years

We've identified five unique ways you can empower women voters and our allies to make our voices heard!