LWV Joint Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols by Memphis Police (Press Release) 1/27/2023 WASHINGTON/MEMPHIS – The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following joint statement with the League of Women Voters of Memphis-…
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About American Voting Rights? (Blog) 1/18/2023 The fight for voting rights is ongoing. One way to fight for a stronger future is to make sure we're up to date on our history. How well will you do in this quiz about voting rights?
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters' Emporia Branch begins second year of vote-tracking effort (News Clips) 1/16/2023 This story was originally published by KVOE. The League of Women Voters’ Emporia branch will be busy the next few months. Why, you might ask? It’s tracking votes for lawmakers representing Lyon…
Women, Girls, and Climate Change at COP27 (Blog) 1/10/2023 In November 2022, the League sent delegates in person and virtually to observe the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Experts highlighted ways in which climate change…
Two-Year Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection (Press Release) 1/6/2023 WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States’ president Dr. Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following joint statement on the anniversary of the January…
Electoral Count Reform Act Passes in Senate Omnibus Bill (Press Release) 12/22/2022 WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after Senate passage of the omnibus appropriations bill that includes the…
11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog) 12/15/2022 In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.
Allison Riggs Appointed to North Carolina Court of Appeals, Steps Down from Service as LWVUS Board Member (Press Release) 12/15/2022 Thursday, LWVUS board member Allison Riggs was appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals as an associate judge, stepping down from service as a board member of the League.
League of Women Voters launches 'The Alabama Channel' to boost civic engagement (News Clips) 12/8/2022 This story was originally published by AL.com. People who want to learn more about how state lawmakers make decisions about education, criminal justice, taxes, health care, and other issues have a…
Professor, author, historian: Kimberly Hamlin influences Miami community with her work (News Clips) 12/4/2022 This profile was originally published by The Miami Student.