Associated Press: Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh Bills to Expand Voting Access (News Clips) 5/19/2021 This story was originally published by the Associated Press. Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing whether to take some of the voting changes adopted…
2020 Election Impact Report (Article) 5/13/2021 The 2020 election saw the greatest participation in our nation’s history. Throughout election season, the League worked tirelessly to ensure…
LWV Commends President Biden for Prioritizing Voting Rights in First Joint Address to Congress (Press Release) 4/29/2021 WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s…
LWV Commends US House Passage of DC Statehood (Press Release) 4/22/2021 WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase issued the following statement following the US House of Representatives passage of HR 51,…
We Must Grant Statehood for the People of D.C. (Blog) 4/16/2021 This blog was written by Anne Anderson, Chair of the LWVDC Committee for Full Rights for DC Citizens As I write this article, we’ve…, The consequences are serious. Many examples of how Congressional control has harmed DC residents come to mind. For several years, DC was prohibited…
League calls for the passage of S1 (For the People Act) in the Senate (Legal Document) 4/15/2021 To: Members of the U.S. Senate From: Virginia Kase, Chief Executive Officer Subject: Support the For the People Act (S1) in the Senate Dear…
Demonstrating Our Impact: LWV’s Semi-Annual Survey Project (Blog) 4/9/2021 As the League moves into our second century, we do so with a focus on the importance of effectively telling our social impact story. …
LWV of California and Partners Urge the Supreme Court to Reject Challenge to California’s Charitable Reporting Law (Press Release) 4/1/2021 WASHINGTON—Wednesday, the League of Women Voters of California, Campaign Legal Center (CLC), Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (…
In the Know: How the League is Transforming Money in Politics (Blog) 4/1/2021 For years, the League of Women Voters’ campaign for Making Democracy Work® has focused on five key areas: money in politics, voting rights,…, The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island has long been a strong supporter of campaign finance disclosure. In 2012, the Rhode Island League…
Virginia Kase Statement for Senate Rule Committee Hearing on S1, the "For the People Act" (Press Release) 3/24/2021 Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Hearing on S1, the “For the People Act of 2021” March 24, 2021 Chairwoman Klobuchar, Ranking Member…