Money In Politics
The League of Women Voters is observing the 5th anniversary of Citizens United with a renewed resolve to limit the influence of money in politics.
LWVUS and the League of Women Voters of Florida joined an amicus brief on a case that focuses on the constitutionality of prohibitions on direct solicitation by candidates for judicial office.
We’re 1 week from the deadline to submit comments to the Federal Election Commission on how to address corruption. So far, we have submitted over 12,000 comments supporting stricter regulations.
Here's a sample of just some of the important work the League accomplished in 2014, and what lays ahead in 2015.
The Federal Election Commission is now receiving public comments about steps they should take “to address corruption in the political process.” We need you to tell the FEC to act and enforce the law.
Today, after months of relentless attack ads and millions of dollars in dark money campaign spending, American voters are casting their ballots and making their voices heard.
The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate in support of the DISCLOSE Act of 2014.
The League joined a letter to U.S. Senators urging them to pass the DISCLOSE Act of 2014.
The League joined an amicus brief filed in the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Lair v. Motl.
The League held its 51st biennial national convention this week. League members from around the country discussed important public policy issues and celebrated the organization’s accomplishments.