Op-Ed: Equal Access to Reproductive Rights (News Clips) 5/11/2022 The members of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina celebrated Mother’s Day with heavy hearts. But we are resolved to ensure that all people have equal access to reproductive rights.
Remarks on the Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion (Blog) 5/5/2022 On Tuesday, May 5, the League's national organizing director, Alma Couverthie, spoke on the steps of the Supreme Court regarding the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Rally held in West Palm Beach to fight Roe v. Wade reversal (News Clips) 5/3/2022 The League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood rallied in response to an unprecedented leak indicating the supreme court is prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Arab American Women in Democracy You Should Know (Blog) 4/26/2022 April is Arab American Heritage Month! We’re highlighting Arab American women who've helped shaped American democracy.
LWVUS and LWVUT Support the Preservation of Utah’s Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and Reserve (Legal Document) 4/25/2022 LWVUS and LWV Utah urge Sec. Haaland to reverse the previous administration’s decision allowing the Northern Corridor highway in Utah’s Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and Reserve.
LWVUS Urges Climate Action in the Senate (Legal Document) 4/21/2022 LWVUS urged Senators to prioritize invest in renewable energy, implement a plan to put a price on carbon, and address the long-term impacts climate change has on public health
League of Women Voters Responds to House Investigation into Election Disinformation (Press Release) 4/21/2022 WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement on the House Oversight and Reform and House Administration Committees’…
How Changing Our Economy Can Protect Our Planet (Blog) 4/20/2022 We are still awaiting meaningful action on climate in Congress, and remain hopeful that members of Congress will see that climate change doesn’t exist in a silo — it is inextricably connected to…
Ballot measure that would boost San Diego mayor’s hiring power gets key approval (News Clips) 4/20/2022 San Diego voters are likely to get a chance this November to give Mayor Todd Gloria more power over hiring city workers, which could help San Diego fill hundreds of open jobs more quickly and reduce…
Women's Equality and Ending Sexual Violence (Blog) 4/13/2022 Over the years, the United States has made significant social and legal advancements in creating a more equitable society. However, women, nonbinary, and transgender individuals continue to endure…