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…
High School Voter Registration (Article) 10/11/2011 The High School Voter Registration Project is a nationwide effort to encourage young people--especially young minorities--to register to vote.…
Increasing Youth Vote Critical in 2012 (Press Release) 7/6/2011 Three Local Leagues Recognized for Outstanding Youth EngagementWashington, DC - As many elections officials begin preparations for next year’s…
New Resource Aims to Help Thousands of Young Voters in 2012 (Press Release) 5/11/2011 League of Women Voters Unveils High School Voter Registration Training ManualWashington, DC- As Election 2012 begins to heat up in earnest across the…
DOJ Decision Allowing Georgia to Block Voter Registration Undermines Voting Rights (Press Release) 4/28/2011 Washington, DC - The League of Women Voters is dismayed by the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to allow the state of Georgia to…
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…
House Finally Passes Comprehensive Health Care Reform (Press Release) 3/22/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2010 www.lwv.org Contact: Kelly Ceballos [email protected] House…
League Says House Procedures on Health Care Vote "OK" (Press Release) 3/19/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly Ceballos March 19, 2010 202-263-1331 House Procedures “OK” According to League of Women VotersObjections “…
Congress Must Finish Health Care Legislation (Press Release) 1/27/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kelly Ceballos January 27, 2010 202-263-1331 CONGRESS MUST FINISH HEALTH CARE LEGISLATIONLeague Urges Quick…
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…