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…
How Native American Women Inspired the Women’s Suffrage Movement (Blog) 11/29/2021 November is Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor and celebrate the traditions, contributions, and accomplishments of our Native…, Notably, Haudenosaunee women hold both the power to elect a chief and to remove him if he is found guilty of murder, theft, or…, Stanton likewise noted that “the women were the great power” in their societies and among many Native communities “the descent of…
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
LWV Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! (Blog) 10/12/2021 There is no United States without Hispanic and Latinx Americans. This isn't just because of statistics — which show that as of 2020,…, AG: The richness of the Latino/a community. Contrary to popular belief, Latino/as are not a monolith. As the demographics of the US continue to shift…
My Hispanic and Latina Heroes (Blog) 10/6/2021 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latina Americans…
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. …
Brnovich: A Significant Blow to Our Freedom to Vote (Blog) 9/2/2021 On July 1, in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, the Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to the freedom to vote. The decision held that…, Brnovich sets a dangerous precedent for future voting rights cases. Since the Court's majority did not find any discriminatory intent in Arizona’s…