LWVUS Amicus in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council Before the Supreme Court (Article) 1/31/2013 The brief in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council argues that the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) blocks a documentary proof-of-citizenship…
Election Improvements will Help Voters at Home and Abroad (Blog) 1/28/2013 Last week LWVUS was proud to attend the 7th Annual Summit of our long-time partner, the Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF). Gathered on a cold DC day,…
Honoring Roe v. Wade’s 40th Anniversary (Blog) 1/22/2013 Today, the League marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. For…
New League Ad Urges Obama Action on Climate (Press Release) 1/4/2013 Spirit of the Islands Key to President Obama’s Legacy on Climate Change Honolulu, Hawaii (January 4, 2013) – As President Obama wraps up his family…
LEAGUE PUSHES OBAMA ON CLIMATE CHANGE (Press Release) 12/20/2012 “If you don’t do it, it won’t get done.” Washington, D.C. – Today, the League of Women Voters sent a letter urging President Obama, to takes…
New Soot Standard: Very Important Win for Public Health and Environment (Press Release) 12/14/2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.lwv.org December 14, 2012 NEW SOOT STANDARD: VERY IMPORTANT WIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Washington, DC - Today…
It’s Time to Fix our Fiscal Policy (Blog) 11/30/2012 January 1, 2013 is the deadline for our financial future. At that time, taxes will go up for every American and steep cuts to government programs…
League Signs On to Amicus Brief in Texas Voter Registration Case (Article) 11/27/2012 Recent changes to Texas law make it extremely difficult for voter registration groups to sign up new voters, violating the First Amendment and the…
Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus (News Clips) 11/16/2012 "Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in…
Darryl Rouson, Charlie Crist call for voting reforms in Florida (News Clips) 11/16/2012 "...Rep. Darryl Rouson announced Wednesday he will submit a bill to expand early voting in response to long lines and delays in Florida's vote…