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League of Women Voters on the Ground Getting Voters Ready (News Clips)

3/15/2023

This story was originally published in Generations Magazine. There is no “right” age to give back to your community. But for members of the League of Women Voters (LWV)—50 state League (and the…

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies (News Clips)

3/14/2023

This article was originally published in the Associated Press.

100 Years of the Equal Rights Amendment (Blog)

3/13/2023

The ERA has a long history of champions who aimed to achieve “equality of rights under law” for people of all sexes in our Constitution. In honor of its 100th anniversary, we offer a look back at…

Black Activist You Should Know: Anya Dillard (Blog)

2/28/2023

Anya Dillard is a 19-year-old human rights and social justice activist, social entrepreneur, model, content creator, and aspiring filmmaker. Anya is also the founder of The Next Gen Come Up, a…

LWVUS Submits Testimony for the Senate Hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) (Legal Document)

2/28/2023

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on a joint resolution affirming the validity of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as part of the US Constitution.

Opinion: Legislature should restore voting rights to Kentuckians with felony convictions (News Clips)

2/23/2023

This opinion was originally published in the Lexington Herald-Leader. It’s long past time for our elected leaders to pass legislation that will right this wrong. They must, and can, take steps to…

Check out the art Long Beach students submitted to the League of Women Voters (News Clips)

2/7/2023

This story was originally published in the Press-Telegram. Artwork from more than 50 Long Beach high school students is currently on digital display — via a YouTube video posted by the local chapter…

11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

12/15/2022

In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.

Neptune Woman Helps Formerly Incarcerated Register to Vote (News Clips)

12/13/2022

This profile was originally published by Asbury Park, NJ, Patch. League of Women Voters of Monmouth board member Annette Scott of Neptune recognized for advocacy for citizens returning from…

LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on Healthy People 2030 Objectives (Legal Document)

12/2/2022

LWVUS submitted public comments to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the proposed Healthy People 2030 objectives. The League articulated why the objective to increase the…