How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms (Blog) 1/21/2022 On January 21, 2010, America experienced a pivotal shift away from a democracy that focuses on the needs of its people towards one that prioritizes…
LWV's Achievements in 2021 (Blog) 12/17/2021 Happy Holidays! As I sit back and reflect on the year we’ve had, I’m blown away by everything we’ve been through…, One problem: fair maps are often threatened by racial and/or political gerrymandering, which occurs when politicians draw maps that dilute the power…, Our work didn’t end with the People Powered Day of Action. Throughout 2021, an estimated 180,000+ people participated in our…, Yet as more than 400 anti-voter bills hit legislatures across the country, the Biden administration failed to step up to promote federal…
Reproductive Justice Cases You Should Know About (Blog) 12/2/2021 Over the past few years, there have been increased attacks on access to reproductive care. In 2021, we saw the highest…
Women Power Democracy: A Panel Discussion with Women of Congress (Blog) 11/10/2021 On October 20, the League of Women Voters hosted a panel discussion on the state of democracy with four distinguished members of Congress. …, Learn more about Women Power Democracy
There is No Equality Without Reproductive Rights (Blog) 9/29/2021 Updated on March 2, 2023. In the 1992 case of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, the US Supreme Court famously affirmed that…, And that’s hardly the beginning. Not only is the right to a safe and legal abortion a matter of personal freedom, it’s also a major factor in…, This same poll found that those who oppose reproductive rights tend to oppose the #MeToo movement against sexual assault and believed that the way…
Issues to Watch: Money in Politics and Financial Disclosures (Blog) 9/21/2021 The League of Women Voters fights for a system that is representative and accountable in its rules regarding money and politics. …
How LWV Supports the Census (Blog) 9/13/2021 On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau will deliver its final resources to states to use for redistricting. The 2020 Census faced…
Premiere: 2021 VOTE411 PSAs! (Blog) 9/7/2021 With midterms around the corner, we know it’s essential to engage every American in the democratic process. That’s why we created VOTE411. No…, (Voter) Knowledge is Power Every person deserves to have crucial election information like candidate guides, registration how-to's, and voting…, The right to vote is essential because it allows us to speak on the issues that matter the most in our everyday lives: health care, the environment,…, Check out our full collection and share them with friends and family so they can make their voices heard!
Why We Must Pass the Justice in Policing Act (Blog) 8/16/2021 Trigger warning: this blog contains descriptions of racist violence. This blog was written by Jennifer Hernandez, an LWV summer 2021 intern. In the…, Chauvin had a history of excessive violence prior to 2020. In 2017, he beat a 14-year-old boy and kneeled on his back for 17 minutes while the child…
Census Data Has Been Released: Here is How We Get Fair Maps (Blog) 8/12/2021 To determine how we will be represented and how funds for schools, hospitals, and other essential services will be allocated…