League Urges Senate to Oppose H.R. 2019 (Legal Document) 1/14/2014 The League signed on to a letter that asks the U.S. Senate to oppose H.R. 2019. The bill contains a section that would repeal the presidential public…
New IRS Proposal for Tax Exempt Groups "Important First Step Against Abuse" Says League (Press Release) 12/3/2013 NEW IRS PROPOSAL FOR TAX EXEMPT GROUPS “IMPORTANT FIRST STEP AGAINST ABUSE” SAYS LEAGUE Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters of the U.S.…
Don’t Know Your State’s Voting Rules? VOTE411.org Has the Answers! (Blog) 10/25/2013 Nationwide, more than 5,500 races and ballot initiatives will be decided this election season. These races are about jobs, economic security, the…
Support the League’s Work and our Successes: Join us for #GivingTuesday! (Blog) 10/24/2013 UPDATE: Celebrate #GivingTuesday by making a tax-deductible donation to the League now. We have a day for giving thanks... we have Black Friday…
Money and Influence in American Politics Take Center Stage at Supreme Court (Press Release) 10/7/2013 MONEY AND INFLUENCE IN AMERICAN POLITICS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT SUPREME COURT “McCutcheon v. FEC Boils Down to More Money, More Influence,” says…
Leagues Take the Lead on the Affordable Care Act (Blog) 10/3/2013 In 1993, the League of Women Voters adopted a position calling for a basic level of quality health care at an affordable cost being available to all…
Another Slam Dunk on National Voter Registration Day (Blog) 9/25/2013 Question: What do Pearl Jam, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Arab American Institute and the Georgia Teen Republicans have in common? Answer: They took time…
How to Get the Most Out of a Candidate Debate (Blog) 9/11/2013 On Election Day, millions of Americans nationwide will head to the polls to cast a vote. Whether they're voting for a local, state, or federal…, During the Debate Because candidates rehearse thoroughly for debates, it can be hard to solicit candid, spontaneous answers. Debates can emphasize…
Supreme Court Preview: McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission (Blog) 9/11/2013 The U.S. Supreme Court is set to begin hearing cases in its fall term next month. On the second day of arguments, a case that has been labeled the “…
League Joins Amicus Brief in McCutcheon v. FEC (Article) 7/26/2013 The League joined a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of McCutcheon v. FEC. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in this case during their…