Attacks on Voting Rights – a Midterm State Legislative Report (Blog) 3/28/2013 For many state legislatures, March marks the half-way point of their legislative session, some are already adjourned and some seem to never end.…
Our Voter Registration Work is Headed to the Supreme Court (Blog) 3/18/2013 The fate of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) now lies with the Supreme Court. For the second time in as many months, the justices are…
League of Women Voters Celebrates International Women’s Day (Blog) 3/8/2013 As a champion of women’s suffrage and a key player active in international affairs, the League is pleased today to celebrate International Women's…
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage March (Blog) 3/1/2013 On March 3, 1913, 5,000 suffragists from across the country gathered in Washington, DC, to demand the right to vote. The elaborate parade, which…
The VRA Arguments from Inside the Supreme Court (Blog) 2/28/2013 The lawyer’s lounge in the Supreme Court building is a soothing shade of green with high ceilings, large windows and portraits of obscure associate…
The Importance of Diversity in the Courts to Ensure Respect to the Rule of Law (Blog) 2/25/2013 Over the past 12 years, the League of Women Voters has worked tirelessly for to ensure that the U.S. Judiciary is fair, impartial and more diverse.…
Tell Obama It Is Time to Move #ForwardonClimate (Blog) 2/19/2013 This weekend, I gathered with folks from across the country for the largest rally on climate change in U.S. history! The Forward on Climate Rally…
Rally to Protect the Voting Rights Act! (Blog) 2/15/2013 On Wednesday, February 27, the Supreme Court will review Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, a case that questions the constitutionality of Section 5…
LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights (Blog) 2/13/2013 In last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some…
Championing the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in Shelby County v. Holder (Blog) 2/11/2013 On Wednesday, February 27th, the Supreme Court will review Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, a case that questions the constitutionality of Section 5…