LWV issues vote recommendation to protect immigrant rights in COVID stimulus talks (Legal Document) 2/4/2021 During last week’s Senate vote-a-rama, the League issued a rare vote recommendation to Senators urging them to protect immigrant and mixed-status…
Historic Turnout in 2020 Shows Why America Needs the For the People Act (Blog) 2/2/2021 American democracy faced one of its greatest challenges in 2020 but also saw one of its most historic triumphs. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the…
LWV Joins Lawsuit Supporting Student Plaintiffs’ Right to Civic Education (Press Release) 2/1/2021 Rhode Island students demand right to education preparing them to engage in civic society BOSTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United…
THE 19TH: State legislatures in 2021: What to expect on trans rights, abortion rights, voting rights and more (News Clips) 1/27/2021 This story was originally published by The 19th. As Democrats try to figure out what their slim majorities in the House and Senate mean in…
In the Know: How Impeachment & the 25th Amendment Work (Blog) 1/14/2021 People are raising questions about the 25th amendment and impeachment. These processes are part of our checks and…
People Powered Fair Maps (Article) 1/13/2021 People Powered Fair Maps™ is a national redistricting program of the League of Women Voters focused on creating fair political maps nationwide in all…, , Why This Matters Once drawn, our maps determine how we're represented in the government for the next ten years. This means all state and local…, Focus Areas Civic Engagement & Education GOAL: Deepen U.S. residents’ education…, Independent Redistricting Commissions GOAL: Support Implementation of Independent Redistricting…, State Constitutional Options GOAL: Monitor changes and protect free/fair clauses in 15 state…, State Legislative Fixes GOAL: Pass, protect, and lobby for state laws that create or further a fair…, Federal Legislative Fixes GOAL: Pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, implementing fair…, Impact by the Numbers, Partners Across the county, Leagues are engaging with a number of partner organizations in support of People Powered Fair Maps™. As of November 2020…, Events Previously Held People Powered Day of Action Racism and Redistricting: How Unfair Maps Impact Communities of Color Blogs Fair Maps…
League of Women Voters of the United States Calls for Immediate Removal of President Donald Trump (Press Release) 1/8/2021 WASHINGTON – Thursday night, the League of Women Voters board of directors met and voted unanimously to call for the immediate removal of Donald J.…
LWVUS Supports the Return of H.R. 1 in the 117th Congress (Press Release) 1/5/2021 The For the People Act will create a stronger democracy with fairer elections for all Americans WASHINGTON — Late Monday, the U.S. House of…
Reaching One Million Georgia Voters (Blog) 1/5/2021 Today, there is a critical runoff election in Georgia! Two US Senate seats that will determine control of the Senate and a Public Service…
LWV calls on President-elect Biden to Reverse Harmful Immigration Executive Orders on Day 1 (Legal Document) 12/18/2020 President-elect Joe Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 December 18, 2020 Dear President-…