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…
LWV Applauds the Senate’s Introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Press Release) 10/6/2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States board president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, issued the following statement in…
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…
LWV Expands Calls for Filibuster Reform: ‘It is time to fix or nix the filibuster to save our right to vote' (Press Release) 9/27/2021 WASHINGTON – This week, the board of directors of the League of Women Voters of the United States voted unanimously to support filibuster reform, and…
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning Prison Gerrymandering (Press Release) 9/23/2021 RICHMOND, VA — Late Wednesday, the Virginia Supreme Court denied a petition challenging the state’s anti-prison…
LWV of Ohio, ACLU of Ohio, and APRI Launch Legal Challenge Over Ohio Partisan Gerrymandering (Press Release) 9/23/2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio — On behalf of The League of Women Voters of Ohio, the Ohio chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, and several individuals…
League Supports Protect Our Democracy Act (Legal Document) 9/23/2021 The League joined nearly 160 groups supporting the Protect Our Democracy Act (PODA). PODA will hold the executive branch accountable and prevent…
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. …
Premiere: 2021 VOTE411 PSAs! (Blog) 9/7/2021 With midterms around the corner, we know it’s essential to engage every American in the democratic process. That’s why we created VOTE411. No…, (Voter) Knowledge is Power Every person deserves to have crucial election information like candidate guides, registration how-to's, and voting…, The right to vote is essential because it allows us to speak on the issues that matter the most in our everyday lives: health care, the environment,…, Check out our full collection and share them with friends and family so they can make their voices heard!