League joins ACLU, DEMOS in submitting Comments to CMS (Legal Document) 5/6/2024 The League joined the ACLU and Demos on a federal register notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The request concerns a…
Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: Breaking Down Barriers with Help From VoteRiders (Blog) 3/20/2024 In honor of Women’s History Month, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Jessica Jones Caparell, director of…, What is the League of Women Voters’ mission, and what are some of your key initiatives for 2024? Our mission is to empower voters and defend…, How is the League of Women Voters celebrating Women’s History Month this year? We are one — if not the only — active organization born out of…, What kinds of restrictions are blocking women from voting in 2024? The restrictions blocking women from going out to vote are similar to some of the…, We know that when women vote, we bring our whole household out to vote, so the League wants to make sure we're working with organizations like…
Moments to Watch in 2024 (Blog) 2/20/2024 With a high-stakes presidential election, several critical cases before the Supreme Court, and anti-voter laws on the rise across, 2024 is set to be…, Check when your primary or caucus is happening at VOTE411.org. You can also use VOTE411 to find state and local elections and events year-round.…, The Selma 59th Anniversary Jubilee will feature dozens of events, including educational tours and workshops, cultural festivities and performances,…, In another memorable anniversary, President Biden’s 2021 executive order directed federal agencies to develop plans promoting voter registration and…, August 1: Poll Worker Recruitment Day Smooth, accessible elections depend on election workers! Volunteering is a great way to support your…, With as many as 1 in 4 eligible voters not being registered, it’s crucial that we go empower our communities not only to register but to check and…, September – October: Debate Season Candidate debates are a priceless opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on the issues we care about,…, Voting early can be a great option whether you need flexibility in your schedule, want to avoid Election Day crowds, or are just excited to cast…
Why We Need Young Voters (Blog) 2/13/2024 If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters. This isn’t just…, It’s estimated that by 2025, 50% of 14–24-year-olds will be people of color; this is a striking 11% increase compared to two decades prior. Younger…, Yet many voters are disillusioned with the democratic process. According to the University of Cambridge, young people’s faith in democratic politics…, How to Empower Young Voters Encouraging leadership and supporting initiatives driven by young voters allows them to take ownership of their…, Whether we’re sharing election information or supporting young-voter-led organizations, it’s important to speak about the issues that matter most to…
A League of Their Own (News Clips) 2/8/2024 This story was originally published in The Vineyard Gazette On August 18, 1920, The United States Congress ratified the 19th Amendment, and upwards…
Our Greatest Achievements in 2023 (Blog) 12/12/2023 Some people refer to the years without midterms or presidential elections as “off-years.” The term implies that these years — like 2023 — lack the…, In one day alone — September 19, National Voter Registration Day — Leagues hosted 500+ nationwide registration events, registering an estimated 100,…, Leagues also worked to connect with their communities, reaching more than 1 million voters with election information through textbanks on League In…, For example, in Florida, we paired leadership trainings with voter canvassing and political letter-writing efforts. Our actions are often most…, Providing Election Information on 20,000 Races Administrators on VOTE411, our digital one-stop-shop for election information in English and…, In Allen v. Milligan, the LWVUS, LWV of Alabama (LWVAL), and partners submitted an amicus brief outlining how Black Alabamians in the Black Belt and…, Demanding Congress Act to Promote Women’s Equality For our second annual Women’s Equality Day campaign, LWV partnered with nonprofits, media…
LWVUS Sends Letter to Congress about the Freedom to Vote Act (Legal Document) 8/1/2023 While the League of Women Voters is pleased to see the Freedom to Vote Act introduced again, the bill is not perfect, and we are disappointed that it…
LWVUS Joins Coalition in Support of the Freedom to Vote Act (Legal Document) 7/27/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States joined 34 other organizations in strong support of the Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA), S.1…
League of Women Voters Marks 30th Anniversary of NVRA (Press Release) 5/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón released the following statement on the 30th anniversary of the NVRA:…