CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O’Donnell to Deliver League of Women Voters Convention Keynote Address (Press Release) 5/14/2020 CBS News Anchor to commemorate League’s 100th anniversary with remarks in June 2020.
Six months into People Powered Fair Maps (Blog) 5/14/2020 A year ago SCOTUS declined to set a standard to rein in partisan gerrymandering, leading to the launch of our nationwide fair maps campaign. Here's where we are six months in.
LWV Applauds Election Funding in House Heroes Act (Press Release) 5/13/2020 Our democracy depends on an election system that protects voters, poll workers, and the right to vote. The latest House bill does just that.
League Joins Efforts to Support Funding in 4th COVID-19 Stimulus (Legal Document) 4/22/2020 LWVUS has actively been supporting additional measures for inclusion in the next emergency funding stimulus bills related to the coronavirus.
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day (Blog) 4/22/2020 2020 marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day, a day meant to generate action to protect the planet.
LWV Virginia Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters During COVID-19 (Press Release) 4/17/2020 With the increased demand for absentee ballots due to COVID-19, the witness requirement presents a burden for voters’ health and safety.
COVID-19 Stimulus Package Falls Short of Adequate Election Funding (Press Release) 3/26/2020 The $400 million included in this third relief deal is a mere fraction of what is needed for all voters to safely cast their ballot with confidence this November.
League Demands Funding for Elections in COVID-19 Stimulus Package (Press Release) 3/25/2020 The League calls on Congress to include at least $2 billion for election funding in COVID-19 (cornoavirus) stimulus package
One Year After the Rucho and Benisek Arguments (Blog) 3/25/2020 March 26 is the one-year anniversary of the arguments of the League’s consolidated redistricting cases Rucho v. League of Women Voters. Here's what has happened since.
League Urges Congress to Protect Voting Rights in COVID-19 Stimulus Package (Legal Document) 3/21/2020 Congress must provide states with the funds they need to protect the right to vote amid COVID-19 in the economic stimulus package.