A WAR ON VOTING… (Blog) 10/31/2011 In 1920, a major effort to register newly enfranchised voters and educate them in the political process was prominent on the agenda of the just…
High School Voter Registration (Article) 10/11/2011 The High School Voter Registration Project is a nationwide effort to encourage young people--especially young minorities--to register to vote.…
Texas Redistricting Plan Blatantly Illegal (Press Release) 9/15/2011 League of Women Voters Urges U.S. Justice Department to Object Washington, DC—The League of Women Voters of the United States has joined the League…
North Carolina League speaks out for Voters’ Rights (Press Release) 7/7/2011 North Carolina League speaks out for Voters’ Rights The North Carolina League has seen a whirlwind of activity in the last week, speaking out…
Don't Terminate the Election Assistance Commission (Press Release) 6/21/2011 League of Women Voters Urges House to Oppose HR 672 Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters today urged Members of Congress to oppose HR 672,…
President Urged to Protect Voting Rights (Press Release) 2/23/2011 Appoint Commissioners to Elections PanelWashington, DC -- Major civil rights and voting rights organizations have called on President Obama to act…
Voters Cast Ballots, Make Decisions in Election 2010 (Press Release) 11/2/2010 League Volunteers Are Making Democracy Work Washington, DC – The following is a statement by national League president Elisabeth MacNamara on…
LWVUS and LWVAZ announce strong opposition to Arizona immigration law (Press Release) 6/14/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly Ceballos June 14, 2010 202-263-1331 LEAGUE OPPOSES STATE LAWS SURPRESSING CIVIL RIGHTS League of Women…
League Files Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case (Legal Document) 12/3/2009 The League filed an amicus brief in League of Women Voters vs. Rokita before the Indiana Supreme Court. The brief argues that the Indiana…
League Urges Court to Protect Minority Voters' Rights (Legal Document) 6/24/2008 In an amicus curiae brief, the League asked the Supreme Court to protect fair voting districts by holding that the Voting Rights Act does not require…