In the Know: League of Women Voters v. Rucho (Blog) 1/14/2019 The LWVNC v. Rucho case is a partisan gerrymandering challenge to the North Carolina congressional map. Partisan gerrymandering is the practice of…
LWV Wisconsin Sues Over Unconstitutional Lame Duck Session (Blog) 1/11/2019 On November 6, 2018, Wisconsinites used the power of their vote to communicate their desire for change. As a result, voters elected replacements for…
League of Women Voters Responds to President Trump’s Address (Press Release) 1/9/2019 The President Should Fund the Government – Not a Border Wall Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters of the United States…
U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog) 1/4/2019 This morning, U.S. House leadership unveiled a sweeping democracy reform bill that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the…
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Partisan Gerrymander Challenges (Press Release) 1/4/2019 Justices have an opportunity to ensure fair maps nationwide Washington, DC – Today the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments in a…
Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog) 12/20/2018 Today, League members and activists across the country are dropping by Congressional offices across the country in support of democracy reforms.…
League Submits Comments on VRA to U.S. Civil Rights Commission (Legal Document) 12/18/2018 Each year the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights solicits feedback from the public for the Fall Report. LWVUS submitted comments to…
Leagues Help to Secure Redistricting Win in Utah (Blog) 12/18/2018 The League of Women Voters of Utah celebrated a hard-fought victory in the battle for redistricting reform as news came of the passage of Proposition…
North Carolina LWV Demands District 9 Election Integrity (Press Release) 12/7/2018 Chapel Hill, NC – The League of Women Voters of North Carolina is committed to fair elections and strongly supports the Board of Elections’ decision…
LWV of Missouri Working to Clean Up State Politics (Blog) 11/27/2018 This guest blog was written by Jean Dugan, Executive Director League of Women Voters of Missouri. On November 6, Missouri voters approved…