LWVUS Joins Comments Supporting Inclusion of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions in the American Community Survey (ACS) (Legal Document) 11/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States joined public comments in response to the Census Bureau’s request for review and approval for a…
LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on the Healthy People 2030 Objective to Increase Voter Participation (Legal Document) 11/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to its…
The One Person One Vote Campaign (Article) 11/20/2023 Five times in American history, the will of the people was overridden, as the presidential candidate with the most votes did not win the presidency.…, The One Person One Vote campaign aims to educate, engage, and activate the American people.To achieve a new system for electing future presidents by…, , Spread the MessageLet your community know: it's time to move past the Electoral College. Share our message across social media with our toolkit.…
League of Women Voters Remembers Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter (Press Release) 11/19/2023 WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter: “…
Fighting Mis- & Disinformation With the Democracy Truth Project (Blog) 11/13/2023 Misinformation occurs when someone unintentionally shares false information without the intent to harm. Ex. Your friend says that a ballot…, The Democracy Truth Project as a Tool Fighting Mis- and Disinformation The Democracy Truth Project, part of our Women Power Democracy campaign,…, Within the Democracy Truth Project, Leagues strive to empower their members as trusted messengers who can educate and inform their communities and…
State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences (News Clips) 11/10/2023 This story was originally published in the Kirkland Reporter. The president of the Seattle-based League of Women Voters of Washington called the…
Ballot shortages in Mississippi created a problem for democracy on the day of a governor's election (News Clips) 11/9/2023 This story was originally published in Associated Press. People in Mississippi’s largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places…
Assault Weapons: What is Their Legality and Impact? (Blog) 11/9/2023 Assault weapons are firearms that can fire more and deadlier rounds over a shorter period than a handgun. Research suggests that banning assault…, The definition of an “assault weapon” varies under federal and state laws but generally refers to a semiautomatic weapon, sometimes with one or two…, The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban had several limitations: It did not apply to all assault weapons but banned 19 specified semiautomatic…, While it is hard to measure the full impact of the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, banning assault weapons can prevent mass shooting injuries and…, The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the proliferation of semiautomatic weapons in the US is a major health and safety…