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League Urges IRS to Adopt New 501 (c)(4) Regulations (Article)

The League of Women Voters joined with other concerned organizations to urge the Internal Revenue Service to adopt new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibility requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organization.

Meet the League: Jessica Jones (Blog)

I believe that everyone deserves equal access to vote. The work that the League has done for the last 95 years and continues to do to bring access to citizens in underserved communities is important for the strength of our democracy.

15 Years of Making Democracy Work (Blog)

I will be stepping down in a few weeks after 15 years as the League’s executive director. I am confident that the League will continue its work to make American democracy as good as the ideals on which the country was founded.

95 Years after the 19th Amendment – The Fight for Equality and Voting Rights Continue (Blog)

Read President Elisabeth MacNamara's Huffington Post article on the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

California League Helps Restore Voting Rights to 60,000 Formerly Incarcerated People (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of California is celebrating a historic voting rights victory: the right to vote is being restored to nearly 60,000 people who had previously been incarcerated.

League Statement on the Death of Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond (Press Release)

"The League is committed to honoring Julian Bond's legacy in our ongoing work to keep our elections free, fair and accessible for every eligible voter,” said President MacNamara.

League of Women Voters of Oklahoma Helps Bring State into Compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma recently helped secure a big victory for voters in their state by reaching an agreement with the State Election Board and state agencies ensuring compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

50 Years After the Voting Rights Act Became Law, It Needs to be Restored (Blog)

Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, calling the day ''a triumph for freedom." The VRA was an historic achievement that changed America.

Voting Rights Act Marks Fiftieth Anniversary (Press Release)

“The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history,” said President MacNamara.

Meet the League: Cynthia Sebian-Lander (Blog)

Growing up, one of my biggest influencers was my Grandma Kay who was a member of her local League. Working for the League means honoring her life and continuing to do the great work she did for decades.