Lifting As We Climb: LWVUS Cases in January - July 2021 (Blog) 8/2/2021 The mission of the League of Women Voters (LWV) is to empower voters and defend democracy. In the first half of 2021, LWV has done just that through…
Your Guide to Mis- and Disinformation (Blog) 7/12/2021 Mis- and dis-information are two of the most insidious tools used to undermine our democracy and the value of every person’s voice. Learn how to…
League of Women Voters Launches ‘Women Power Democracy’ (Press Release) 7/8/2021 New programming focus will cover countering mis- and disinformation, increasing election participation, advancing voter access, and reforming…
Women Power Democracy (Article) 7/2/2021 ‘Women Power Democracy’ is the new programmatic focus of the League of Women Voters that will advance a stronger, more representative American…, , Democracy Truth Project Countering mis- and disinformation and advancing better public understanding of the democratic and electoral process. The…, Expand the Franchise Increasing voter participation through our VOTE411.org platform and voter registration, education, and mobilization programs,…, Democracy Defense Fund Protecting voting rights and advancing a more equitable democracy through advocacy and voter protection efforts. Our efforts…, People Powered Fair Maps™ Leading with advocacy, public education, and organizing to create fair, transparent, people-powered processes and…, While women have been on the front lines of democracy, the League of Women Voters has powered their work for more than a century. Women Power…
Ask Us Anything: The Best of Our Reddit Conversations! (Blog) 6/14/2021 Our politics should be run by and for the people, not politicians or wealthy corporations – which is why one of our favorite things to do is support…
The League condemns the American Legislative Exchange Council (Legal Document) 6/14/2021 We are writing to urge you to cease your association with, and end your funding of, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) based on its…
League Joins Call to Support the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Legal Document) 6/8/2021 The League joined a letter led by the Leadership Conference in support of two critical pieces of legislation needed to protect the freedom to…
Associated Press: Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh Bills to Expand Voting Access (News Clips) 5/19/2021 This story was originally published by the Associated Press. Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing whether to take some of the voting changes adopted…
5 Issues President Biden Must Address Before Congress (Blog) 4/26/2021 This Wednesday, April 28, President Biden will make his first speech before Congress. His address will take place near the critical 100-day mark of…, It's necessary to the welfare of our democracy that we counter these bills with legislation that expands voting rights rather than limiting them. Two…, The way our maps are drawn impacts our access to healthcare, clean water, and hundreds of other necessities. Yet the process is often threatened by…