Then and Now: How Two Pandemics Tested the Power of Women (Blog) 3/30/2021 In 2020, during one of the most significant and contentious elections in decades, women faced a new public health crisis: COVID-19. More than one…
International Women's Day 2021 (Blog) 3/8/2021 As the world continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations celebrates the power of women and highlights the ongoing need for equality with International Women’s Day.
20 Ways LWV Empowered Voters and Protected Democracy in 2020 (Blog) 12/10/2020 More voters than ever before participated in our elections in 2020, thanks in part to the work of the League across the country. Here are just a few of our successes in 2020.
On Women’s Equality Day, We Continue the Fight (Blog) 8/26/2020 Women’s Equality Day is a time to honor and acknowledge all of the women who came before us, and to use the lessons of their fights to shape a fairer, more just future.
What issues are you willing to defend? For me, it’s Equal Rights (Blog) 8/25/2020 We all have one issue that we hold dear. In my case, it’s Equal Rights.
100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day (Blog) 7/24/2020 As Election Day approaches, here are 100 ways you can take action!
Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity: The Supreme Court weighs in on the fight against discrimination (Blog) 6/15/2020 The Supreme Court rules that sexual orientation and gender identity are included in Title VII's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex.
10 Things Elections Officials Can Do to Safeguard Our Elections This Spring, Summer, and Fall (Blog) 3/30/2020 Local elections officials are in a unique position to take steps—right now—to protect voters’ rights and address voters’ safety concerns.
A majority of people support safe, legal access to abortion. So why is it under threat? (Blog) 3/2/2020 This week the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that challenges a Louisiana law designed to undermine access to abortion.
Happy Birthday to LWV Founder Carrie Chapman Catt! (Blog) 1/9/2020 On the eve of LWV’s 100th anniversary, today we celebrate the birthday of our founder, Carrie Chapman Catt.