League Urges U.S. House to Pass Immigration Reform (Legal Document) 7/18/2013 The League sent a letter to the U.S. House urging them to pass immigration reform and ensure that a path to citizenship is available to all who…
165 Years Since Seneca Falls: Continuing to Organize for Equality (Blog) 7/17/2013 EDITORIAL NOTE: This blog post was originally published on the Huffington Post. One-hundred sixty-five years ago this week on July 19-20…
Celebrate Independence Day by Making Democracy Work (Blog) 7/3/2013 In the last two weeks, the Supreme Court has issued decisions on two monumental voting rights cases. Together these cases only underline how…
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Widespread Voter Suppression (Blog) 6/28/2013 In its ruling on Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder on Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court erased fundamental protections against racial discrimination in…
Thank You, President Obama! (Blog) 6/28/2013 The action steps President Obama announced in his speech this week are a turning point in the fight against climate change. After months of calling…
Senate Takes Huge Step On Immigration Reform (Press Release) 6/27/2013 House Leaders Cannot "Put Their Heads in the Sand" Washington, D.C. – The League of Women Voters today hailed Senate passage of the…
LWV Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on the Voting Rights Act (Press Release) 6/25/2013 SUPREME COURT ERASES PROTECTIONS AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN VOTING Congress Must Act Quickly to Restore the Voting Rights Act Washington, D.C…
President Obama Outlines Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants and Address Climate Change (Press Release) 6/25/2013 For Immediate ReleasePresident Obama Outlines Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants and Address Climate Change Leaders Applaud President for…
League Lauds President Obama’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution (Press Release) 6/25/2013 League Lauds President Obama’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution Turning Point in Climate Fight Washington, DC (June 25, 2013) - The League of Women…
LWVWI: Fighting Forward – Protecting Your Vote (Blog) 6/21/2013 Editorial Note: This blog post is written by Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Did you know the Wisconsin…