Activists Call for DC Statehood on Emancipation Day (Blog) 4/17/2023 DC residents recognize April 16 as Emancipation Day, a holiday commemorating the freeing of over 3000 people from slavery in 1861. In 2023, US…, Join LWV DC's Digital Organizing Community
Arkansas 'Election Integrity Unit' Bill Awaits Gov's Signature (News Clips) 4/14/2023 This story was originally published by Public News Service. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign a bill to create an Election Integrity…
Common Cause, LWV decry Buckingham County voting office controversy (News Clips) 4/12/2023 This story was originally published by Augusta Free Press. Two voting-rights groups are urging an end to the baseless rhetoric from the right about…
Dolores Huerta & the Power of Grassroots Democracy (Blog) 4/10/2023 Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist and labor leader who has dedicated her life to fighting for democracy in the United States, both in the…, One of the key challenges facing democracy in the United States today is the growing inequality of wealth and power. As more and more resources are…, Today, Dolores Huerta remains an important voice for democracy and social justice in the United States. Huerta firmly believes that democracy…
Report: Still Locked Out from Voting in Tennessee (News Clips) 4/6/2023 This story was originally published in Public News Service. In Tennessee, almost a half-million people will not be able to vote in any upcoming…
LWVUS Joins Letter Supporting LIHWAP (Legal Document) 4/4/2023 LWVUS joined coalition members in urging Congress to allocate $1 billion to continue the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)…
Election Day With LWV's Debra Cronmiller (News Clips) 4/4/2023 This interview originally aired on WORT FM. It’s election day. If you haven’t voted yet–polls close at 8pm. Remember if you are in line at 8, stay…
LWVUS Urges Congress to Support DC Statehood (Legal Document) 3/31/2023 DC statehood is critical to our democracy, and support for DC statehood means allowing the people of DC to be fully represented and have their voices…
Contemporary Women Activists You Should Know (Blog) 3/30/2023 In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating trailblazing women who advocate for equal rights and power our democracy. Read on to…, Byllye Y. Avery Byllye has dedicated her life to fighting for reproductive health, specifically health care and reproductive access for…, America Ferrera America is known for her work as an actress and author, but she also champions women’s and Latino rights. Along with Wilmer…, Jane Fonda Jane might be best known for her iconic work as an actress and model, but don’t be fooled — she’s an activist at heart…, Coretta Scott King Coretta Scott King was one of our time's most prominent women activists. Along with her husband, Dr. Martin Luther…, Winona LaDuke Winona is a writer, economist, and environmentalist dedicated to fighting for Indigenous land, sustainable…