LWV Celebrates the Advancement for D.C. Statehood (Press Release) 6/26/2020 WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase issued the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R.…
Leagues Support H.J. Res. 90 (Legal Document) 6/26/2020 The League joined partners expressing support for H.J. Res. 90, a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval that will nullify a rulemaking by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (…
LWV Commends U.S. House on Passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (Press Release) 6/25/2020 The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is a first step to creating police accountability and eliminating police brutality in America, but it does not go far enough.
LWVUS Urges Congress to Pass H.R. 51 and Support DC Statehood (Legal Document) 6/25/2020 The League joined coalition partners calling for passage of H.R.51, the Washington DC Admission Act. This legislation passed the U.S. House on June 26, 2020.
People Powered Fair Maps in Action (Blog) 6/24/2020 Since the launch of the campaign for People Powered Fair Maps, Leagues across the country have engaged in litigation for fair redistricting practices. Here's where we'…
League Urges Senators to Vote No on Motion to Proceed to JUSTICE Act (Legal Document) 6/23/2020 The League joined allies on a letter urging Senators to vote NO on a motion to proceed to the JUSTICE Act.
HBCU Alumni Alliance To Host July 4th Virtual “Fire Up the Vote” Cookout (Press Release) 6/22/2020 LWV and VOTE411 team up with HBCU Alumni Alliance to prepare voters in an election year.
People Powered Fair Maps in Arkansas (Blog) 6/22/2020 According to a USC study, Arkansas is the 8th most gerrymandered state, in regards to their state legislative districts. Here's how we're working toward fair maps in the state.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Emancipation and Black Liberation (Blog) 6/19/2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and just one of several “Emancipation Days” observed by Black diasporic communities in…
League joins statement condemning US Decision to terminate relations with WHO (Legal Document) 6/18/2020 The league joins several public health organizations in expressing concern on the decision of the United States government to terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization.