House of Representatives Out of Touch on Climate Change (Press Release) 4/7/2011 Washington, DC - The following is a statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.:“Today the U.S. House of…
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…
House Finally Passes Comprehensive Health Care Reform (Press Release) 3/22/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2010 www.lwv.org Contact: Kelly Ceballos [email protected] House…
League Says House Procedures on Health Care Vote "OK" (Press Release) 3/19/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly Ceballos March 19, 2010 202-263-1331 House Procedures “OK” According to League of Women VotersObjections “…
Congress Must Finish Health Care Legislation (Press Release) 1/27/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kelly Ceballos January 27, 2010 202-263-1331 CONGRESS MUST FINISH HEALTH CARE LEGISLATIONLeague Urges Quick…
Things You Can Do For Free (Or Almost Free) To Cut Your Use Of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Heating Oil, Propane And Electricity (Legal Document) 3/3/2008 By Pamela W. PersonSome money-saving, NO cost or very low cost ways to cut your use of gasoline and diesel fuel: Combine your trips. Make a list of…
Immigrants: Diversity and Inclusion (Legal Document) 3/7/2007 By Deborah Macmillan Diversity “The cauldron does not burn off immigrant character, creating American sameness, but intensifies its many…
Concerned Organizations Oppose Restrictions to Voter Registration (Legal Document) 10/24/2005 October 24, 2005 The Honorable David Dreier, Chairman The Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Ranking Member House Committee on Rules Dear…
League Opposes Gutting the Clean Air Act (Legal Document) 1/13/2005 January 13, 2005 TO: Members of the U.S. Senate FROM: Kay J. Maxwell, President RE: The President’s “Clear Skies”…
Redistricting (Topic Page) How Does Redistricting Work? The Census and Apportionment Every ten years, the US Census Bureau counts the United States population and uses the…, Redistricting Files Following apportionment, more detailed information is released to each state (plus DC and Puerto Rico) in the form of…, The Threat of Gerrymandering Historically, politicians have manipulated the redistricting process to expand or protect their own…, In 2019, the Maryland case (see above, political gerrymandering) was heard by the Supreme Court alongside the League’s case Rucho v. League of Women…, How We Fight For Fair Redistricting Maps People Powered Fair Maps™ In 2019, we launched the People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM) program to advocate…, New Laws For Fair Redistricting There are efforts at the state and federal level to create a fair and consistent redistricting process nationwide.…