Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President, LWVUS at a Forum Entitled "Excluded from Democracy: The Impact of Recent State Voting Changes" (Legal Document) 11/14/2011 Thank you Mr. Conyers and member of the committee for holding this discussion which will help focus our nation’s attention on voter suppression…
A WAR ON VOTING… (Blog) 10/31/2011 In 1920, a major effort to register newly enfranchised voters and educate them in the political process was prominent on the agenda of the just…
High School Voter Registration (Article) 10/11/2011 The High School Voter Registration Project is a nationwide effort to encourage young people--especially young minorities--to register to vote.…
Increasing Youth Vote Critical in 2012 (Press Release) 7/6/2011 Three Local Leagues Recognized for Outstanding Youth EngagementWashington, DC - As many elections officials begin preparations for next year’s…
Don't Terminate the Election Assistance Commission (Press Release) 6/21/2011 League of Women Voters Urges House to Oppose HR 672 Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters today urged Members of Congress to oppose HR 672,…
New Resource Aims to Help Thousands of Young Voters in 2012 (Press Release) 5/11/2011 League of Women Voters Unveils High School Voter Registration Training ManualWashington, DC- As Election 2012 begins to heat up in earnest across the…
DOJ Decision Allowing Georgia to Block Voter Registration Undermines Voting Rights (Press Release) 4/28/2011 Washington, DC - The League of Women Voters is dismayed by the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to allow the state of Georgia to…
President Urged to Protect Voting Rights (Press Release) 2/23/2011 Appoint Commissioners to Elections PanelWashington, DC -- Major civil rights and voting rights organizations have called on President Obama to act…
Voters Cast Ballots, Make Decisions in Election 2010 (Press Release) 11/2/2010 League Volunteers Are Making Democracy Work Washington, DC – The following is a statement by national League president Elisabeth MacNamara on…