Rallying for Fair Maps at the Supreme Court (Blog) 10/3/2017 The Supreme Court case of Gill v. Whitford challenges partisan redistricting in Wisconsin and could have implications for redistricting nationwide.
Supreme Court Preview: Gill v. Whitford Challenges the Idea of Partisan Gerrymandering (Blog) 9/27/2017 The Supreme Court case of Gill v. Whitford challenges the district maps drawn by the state legislature of Wisconsin in 2011. It is the first partisan gerrymandering challenge to make it to the…
Graham-Cassidy Health Care Proposal Moving in Senate (Blog) 9/21/2017 This could be our last chance to protect the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Next week, the U.S. Senate is gearing up to vote on a new plan to replace the ACA before the end of the month.
Advocates Gather Across D.C. to Support Voting Rights (Blog) 7/19/2017 The League stands in firm opposition to the Election Integrity Commission. League president Chris Carson has publicly addressed its overreach, noting “Mr. Kobach has been brought to court…
League Leaders from 43 States Convene as Senate Unveils Nasty Health Care Bill (Blog) 6/23/2017 LWV Voices Opposition to Harmful Legislation
"Don't Cap My Care" Medicaid Rally (Blog) 6/8/2017 This week, League Interns had the chance to hear the personal side of the effects of possible cuts and caps to Medicaid at the Don’t Cap My Care rally hosted by the
Three Questions for the Supreme Court Nominee (Blog) 1/31/2017 The next Supreme Court nominee, whom President Trump will nominate this week, will play a major role in the course for American democracy over the coming decades. That may seem like an exaggeratio
Open Letter to the U.S. Senate: Oppose All Campaign Finance Riders to Funding Bills (Blog) 11/21/2016 November 21, 2016 Dear Senator:
Four Reasons To Watch the Debates (Blog) 9/20/2016 The entire House of Representatives and dozens of US Senate and Governor’s races will be decided in November, along with our next President. If you’…
League Members to Lobby Congress on Voting Rights (Blog) 6/15/2016 Hundreds of League members from around the country will be lobbying their U.S. Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill to advocate for the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA).