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Citizen-Led Voter Registration Drives at Risk in Arizona v. ITCA, Inc. (Press Release)

“Restrictions on the use of the national voter registration application form like those by Arizona make it much more difficult to register eligible citizens to vote,” Elisabeth MacNamara said.

UN's Conference to End Violence against Women & Girls: LWV Sponsors Panel Discussions (Article)

On behalf of the LWVUS, we had a delegation of 19 attending the Commission at UN headquarters. We also organized a parallel event--Implementing Laws Preventing Violence against Women & Girls – Successfully, held March 5.

Second Pivotal Voting Rights Case Heads to Supreme Court (Press Release)

This case puts independent voter registration drives, like those conducted by the League, squarely in the crosshairs of those that want to restrict access to political participation and voting.

Threat to Voting Rights is Real (Press Release)

Section 5 has helped transform American democracy from a restricted, segregated past to one of remarkable inclusion,” said MacNamara. “The importance of the outcome of this case cannot be overstated."

SOTU: Disappointed that President Obama Failed to Call for Bold Action on Voting Rights (Press Release)

President's Address Sets "Strong Course for Nation" on Climate, Immigration and Gun Safety

Essential Voting Rights Protections at Risk (Press Release)

 League Joins Amicus Briefs in Shelby County v. Holder case on Voting Rights Act (VRA)

Senate Reaches Agreement on Filibuster Reform (Press Release)

Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the United StatesWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senate leadership reached agreement on filibuster reform.

2013 – No Rest for the Weary (Blog)

Voting rights have been under attack in state legislatures across the country for more than a decade and there are no signs of it letting up in 2013.

New League Ad Urges Obama Action on Climate (Press Release)

Spirit of the Islands Key to President Obama’s Legacy on Climate Change

LEAGUE PUSHES OBAMA ON CLIMATE CHANGE (Press Release)

Today, the League of Women Voters sent a letter urging President Obama, to takes steps to lead the world in the face of the greatest environmental challenge of our generation: climate change.