Using State Constitutions to Fight Voter Discrimination Laws (Blog) 3/2/2015 The League of Women Voters of North Carolina is challenging the state's voter photo ID requirement in state court under the North Carolina state constitution.
Meet the League: Maggie Duncan (Blog) 2/27/2015 "I get to be part of an organization that helps millions of voters stand up for what they believe in every single year."
Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act at the US Mission to the United Nations (Blog) 2/27/2015 This week, the Mission of the United States to the United Nations commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Being Part of the Solution in Ferguson (Blog) 2/24/2015 The League of Women Voters of St. Louis is excited to help engage and empower Ferguson residents to take part in their government and wield influence over their community moving forward.
President Obama Vetos Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 2/24/2015 “Today, President Obama stood up for the future of our environment and for the health and well-being of Americans,” President MacNamara said.
Leagues Help Defeat Voter ID Bills in Nebraska and Colorado (Blog) 2/23/2015 The League believes that access to the vote is about equality, not politics. Fortunately, Leagues across the country are fighting discriminatory voter ID bills – and succeeding!
LWV of the Austin Area Recognized for Voter Registration in Travis County, Texas (Blog) 2/20/2015 The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area guest blogs on their recent Partner Recognition Award for their voter registration work.
"Votes for Women!" Vintage Women's Suffrage Valentines (Blog) 2/12/2015 In honor of League of Women Voters’ Day on February 14 – and that lesser known holiday, Valentine’s Day – here are seven vintage suffrage Valentines to remind us of the importance of the vote, both…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 2/11/2015 “It is time for President Obama to follow through on his promise to veto this misguided legislation,” said League President Elisabeth MacNamara.
League Files Amicus Brief in Frank v. Walker (Article) 2/10/2015 The League of Women Voters of the United States was joined by the League of Women Voters of Texas and the League of Women Vote