LWV Reacts to DOJ Lawsuit Challenging North Carolina Voter Suppression Law (Press Release) 9/30/2013 Washington, D.C. – The League of Women Voters is pleased that the U.S.
Environmental and Progressive Groups Offer Strong Support for Obama Administration, EPA Proposal to Limit Carbon Pollution from New Power Plants (Press Release) 9/20/2013 Following today’s EPA proposal of the first-ever national carbon pollution standards for new power plants, a coalition of environmental and progressive groups, supporting strong clean air standards,…
League Praises Administration's Significant Step Against Climate Change (Press Release) 9/20/2013 “We are quite pleased that today the President has taken the necessary steps to confront the greatest challenge of our lifetime: climate change,” said Elisabeth MacNamara, President of LWV.
League of Women Voters Urges Presidential Commission on Election Administration to Support Five-Point Agenda (Press Release) 9/20/2013 In a statement submitted before the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, the League of Women Voters of the United States urged the commission to improve the polling place experience.
League of Women Voters Co-hosts Major Voter Registration Event (Press Release) 9/2/2013 On September 24, 2013, the League will celebrate National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) with a major voter registration event, featuring actress America Ferrera, in New York City's Bryant Park.
LWV Reacts to DOJ Announcement on Texas Voter Photo ID Law (Press Release) 8/22/2013 The League of Women Voters is pleased with today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that they are filing suit against the Texas voter photo ID law.
North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote (Press Release) 8/22/2013 North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote
Senate Takes Huge Step On Immigration Reform (Press Release) 6/27/2013 The Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill today. There are some troublesome items in the bill, but overall it is a positive step forward.
LWV Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on the Voting Rights Act (Press Release) 6/25/2013 The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act.
President Obama Outlines Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants and Address Climate Change (Press Release) 6/25/2013 For Immediate Release