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League of Women Voters Remembers Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter (Press Release)

11/19/2023

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter:

See which states are expanding — or restricting — voting rights (News Clips)

10/27/2023

This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity. While restoration of the federal Voting Rights Act languishes in a split Congress, an already deep divide in Americans’ access…

The Hyde Amendment: An Abortion Barrier Hiding in Plain Sight (Blog)

9/28/2023

The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal funding for most abortions. As a result, most people enrolled in public health programs cannot use their health care coverage to pay for abortion…

Supreme Court Review: The October 2022 Term (Blog)

9/26/2023

During the 2022 Supreme Court term, the League of Women Voters filed amicus briefs in four cases: Moore v. Harper, Allen v. Milligan, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and 303 Creative, LLC v…

Voting Rights Heroes in the Disability Community (Blog)

9/12/2023

Our history is replete with people with disabilities who paved the way for a stronger, more representative democracy — like Judy Heumann, Sojourner Truth, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Claudia Gordan…

Women's (In)Equality Day With Virginia Kase Solomón, CEO of League of Women Voters (News Clips)

8/26/2023

This episode originally aired on The Electorette Podcast. LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomón spoke to The Electorette about our #WID23 Women's Inequality Day campaign.

Is a Barbie World possible? (News Clips)

8/25/2023

This opinion was originally published in The Fulcrum. LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomón discusses women's equality in a post-Dobbs world and our #WID23 campaign.

Celebrating the Coalition Power & Activism that Launched the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

8/6/2023

Reflecting on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, it is crucial to acknowledge the hard work of diverse coalitions and dedicated activists who fought tirelessly for its passage. Their unwavering…

LWVUS Sends Letter to Congress about the Freedom to Vote Act (Legal Document)

8/1/2023

The League hopes to see members of the 118th Congress work together to ensure that voting rights are championed as a bipartisan effort in this country.

Why Elections Matter: Shelby County v. Holder’s Impact on the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

6/25/2023

Ten years ago, the Voting Rights Act's power to prevent election discrimination was undermined by the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder. The ruling's impact is still felt, as…