Taking the First Step Toward Repairing the Voting Rights Act (Blog) 7/19/2013 This week, Congress held hearings to discuss possible solutions and the path forward following the Supreme Court's decision to gut key parts of the Voting Rights Act.
Hundreds of Young Activists Making Progress Together (Blog) 7/19/2013 “When you’re talking about changing the world, you don’t need permission and no one will tell you how to do it.” That was the message of the Make Progress national summit, hosted by Generation…
League Urges U.S. House to Pass Immigration Reform (Legal Document) 7/18/2013 The League sent a letter to the U.S. House urging them to pass immigration reform and ensure that a path to citizenship is available to all who remain legally in the United States.
Celebrate Independence Day by Making Democracy Work (Blog) 7/3/2013 This Independence Day help us make our democracy work – encourage your fellow citizens to visit VOTE411.org and register to vote!
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Widespread Voter Suppression (Blog) 6/28/2013 The Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling this week leaves the country vulnerable to the very forms of voter suppression Congress warned of in 2006.
Thank You, President Obama! (Blog) 6/28/2013 After months of calling on the President to protect the world from the damaging effects of climate change, I was proud to stand by while he announced his plan to cut carbon pollution.
Senate Takes Huge Step On Immigration Reform (Press Release) 6/27/2013 The Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill today. There are some troublesome items in the bill, but overall it is a positive step forward.
President Obama Outlines Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants and Address Climate Change (Press Release) 6/25/2013 For Immediate Release
League Lauds President Obama’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution (Press Release) 6/25/2013 “Today is a turning point in the fight against climate change," Elisabeth MacNamara said of today's speech by President Obama.
Shelby County v. Holder (Legal Case) 6/25/2013 Shelby County is a historic legal challenge to key voting protections of the Voting Rights Act, which LWV joined as amicus, arguing that the law’s provision for federal oversight of local election…