Meet the League: Maggie Duncan (Blog) 2/27/2015 In honor of 95 years of Making Democracy Work ®, LWVVUS staff members are sharing stories about their work with the League. Maggie Duncan, Acting…
President Obama Vetos Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 2/24/2015 Washington, DC - “We are very pleased with President Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL pipeline,” said Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of…
"Votes for Women!" Vintage Women's Suffrage Valentines (Blog) 2/12/2015 February 14th isn’t just Valentine’s Day – it’s also League of Women Voters’ Day! The League was founded by suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt on…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 2/11/2015 “Presidential veto of harmful legislation needed to protect Americans and climate.” Washington, DC - “With a vote by the U.S. House of…
Experts Tout Key Electoral Reforms at 2015 Voting Summit (Blog) 2/9/2015 The League was pleased to join dozens of voting rights advocates, state and local elections officials, congressional staff and academics at last week…
10 Ways the League of Women Voters Has Helped Improve Our Country (Blog) 2/4/2015 This year, the League of Women Voters celebrates its 95th anniversary. Founded by suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt on February 14, 1920 – just six…
Senate Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 1/29/2015 “The President must veto. Keystone is not in our national interest,” says League Washington, DC - “Today’s vote in the U.S. Senate to…
Follow Last Night’s State of the Union Action! (Blog) 1/21/2015 Last night, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union (SOTU) address. For the third year in a row, the League brought you #LWV #SOTU…
League Urges Senators to Stand up for the Environment (Legal Document) 1/15/2015 The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate urging Senators to defend our vital natural resources and protect public health against pollution.…
Administration Proposal to Limit Methane Emissions Important Step Against Climate Change, Says League (Press Release) 1/14/2015 Administration Proposal to Limit Methane Emissions Important Step Against Climate Change, Says League Washington, D.C. – Today the…