On the 97th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we are STILL Fighting for Equal Voting Rights (Blog) 8/18/2017 On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting American women the right to vote. Ninety-seven years later, however, we are still…
Advocates Gather Across D.C. to Support Voting Rights (Blog) 7/19/2017 On the precipice of the first 'Election Integrity' Commission (EIC) meeting this morning, two important events were taking place that showcased the…
The Birth of the Namesake of Gerrymandering (Blog) 7/14/2017 This July 17th, a day that usually goes unnoticed by many, is the birthday of a man who vastly impacted the American electoral system. Elbridge Gerry…
Thanks for Marching – Here’s What’s Next! (Blog) 1/23/2017 On January 21, 2017 millions of women and men around the world turned out to make our voices heard. The Women's March was an historic day that…
Women Leading Our Community: DC-Based Brewer & Pizzeria Owners Team Up to Support The League (Blog) 1/17/2017 When Ruth Gresser first heard about the Women’s March on Washington planned for January 21, she wanted to make sure Pizzeria Paradiso—her restaurant…
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy (Blog) 1/15/2017 “Voting is the foundation stone for political action.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When Dr. King delivered those words in 1965, at the…
League Volunteers Registered Tens of Thousands of New Citizens to Vote in 2016 (Blog) 12/14/2016 Each year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants complete the naturalization application process and take part in swearing-in ceremonies—also known as…
10 Ways You Can Help Defend Our Democracy (Blog) 11/30/2016 1. Sign the League of Women Voter’s Petition“I stand with the League to ensure that elections are always free, fair and accessible. I will work…
Open Letter to the U.S. Senate: Oppose All Campaign Finance Riders to Funding Bills (Blog) 11/21/2016 November 21, 2016 Dear Senator: Our organizations strongly urge you to oppose all campaign finance riders and other “poison…
Our Work Continues Today (Blog) 11/9/2016 A message from Jeanette Senecal, League of Women Voters Senior Director of Elections: This was supposed to be a simple thank you…