League to DOJ: Voters must depend on Atty. General Holder for Real Action (Press Release) 12/13/2011 The following is a statement from Elisabeth MacNamara, President, League of Women Voters of the U.S.: Washington, DC – “We are so pleased that…
Advocates Urge Congress to Fight State Voting Changes (News Clips) 12/7/2011 The League speaks out to protect voters’ rights and oppose state voter ID legislation at congressional hearing.
Voter ID Legislation Faces Opposition in Congress (News Clips) 12/7/2011 The League speaks out to protect voters’ rights and oppose state voter ID legislation at congressional hearing.
Texans Allowed to Show Gun Permits but Not Student IDs at Voting Booth (News Clips) 12/7/2011 The League speaks out to protect voters’ rights and oppose state voter ID legislation at congressional hearing.
Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President, LWVUS at a Forum Entitled "Excluded from Democracy: The Impact of Recent State Voting Changes" (Legal Document) 11/14/2011 Thank you Mr. Conyers and member of the committee for holding this discussion which will help focus our nation’s attention on voter suppression…
A WAR ON VOTING… (Blog) 10/31/2011 In 1920, a major effort to register newly enfranchised voters and educate them in the political process was prominent on the agenda of the just…
President Urged to Protect Voting Rights (Press Release) 2/23/2011 Appoint Commissioners to Elections PanelWashington, DC -- Major civil rights and voting rights organizations have called on President Obama to act…
League of Women Voters Urges Voters to Prepare for Election Day 2010 (Press Release) 10/25/2010 Visit VOTE411.org for Voting Locations, Helpful TipsWashington, DC- League of Women Voters national president Elisabeth MacNamara today urged all…
League Files Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case (Legal Document) 12/3/2009 The League filed an amicus brief in League of Women Voters vs. Rokita before the Indiana Supreme Court. The brief argues that the Indiana…