Celebrating Black Women Who Helped Pave the Way for More Black Women in Politics (Blog) 2/25/2021 Last month’s historic inauguration of the first Black, South Asian, and female vice president of the United States is a milestone in American history…
Black History Month: Celebrating Team LWV! (Blog) 2/23/2021 Note: This blog was published in February 2021. While some staff members interviewed no longer work for LWV, all are beloved members of our community…, What brought you to work for the League? Why is it important to you to advance voting rights? , Autumn: When looking for nonprofit opportunities, it’s the organizations making a direct impact on systemic issues that I am drawn to. The massive…, What's one work accomplishment you're really proud of? , LaQuita: My first rally with the League was against gerrymandering in Gill v. Whitford, which challenged partisan redistricting in…, When thinking about your own Black history, what brings you the most joy? , Morgan: A quote from James Baldwin comes to mind, “I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am, also, much more…, Anything else you want to add as you think about the importance of Black History Month? , LaQuita: Black History Month is a time for celebration, remembrance, and reflection on the greatness of our ancestors, living legends, and those…
Shirley Chisholm: My Personal League Hero (Blog) 2/12/2021 In light of our organization’s 101st birthday, I’ve been reflecting on the work of some prominent members in our history. As our birthday falls…
Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-partisan Times (Blog) 2/10/2021 The League of Women Voters of the United States is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any…
Only 11 Black Senators in U.S. History (Blog) 2/3/2021 January 2021: Georgia elects its first ever Black senator. Reverend Raphael Warnock, now a U.S. Senator, joins a short list of Black senators in our…
Historic Turnout in 2020 Shows Why America Needs the For the People Act (Blog) 2/2/2021 American democracy faced one of its greatest challenges in 2020 but also saw one of its most historic triumphs. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the…
What It Means to Be a League Legal Intern (Blog) 1/29/2021 As a law student, some of the most valuable experiences you will have are through internships. Internships provide law students with the opportunity…
LWVUS Priorities in the New Biden Administration (Blog) 1/27/2021 Hopes of a New Era of Progress, Peace, Prosperity, and Unity Ahead of the Inauguration, the League of Women Voters of the United States sent a…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Give Us the Ballot! (Blog) 1/18/2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom, with a transformative vision for…
In the Know: How Impeachment & the 25th Amendment Work (Blog) 1/14/2021 People are raising questions about the 25th amendment and impeachment. These processes are part of our checks and…