League of Women Voters Responds to President Trump’s Address (Press Release) 1/9/2019 What will keep our nation secure is not a wall, but a comprehensive immigration plan executed through a fully funded government.
U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog) 1/4/2019 U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Partisan Gerrymander Challenges (Press Release) 1/4/2019 The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a challenge to North Carolina’s 2016 congressional redistricting plan, one of the most egregious partisan gerrymanders in U.S. history.
Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog) 12/20/2018 Activists are arranging in-person meetings with incoming members of the 116th House of Representatives and dropping in to have conversations with staff members on the need for HR 1, the first bill…
League Submits Comments on VRA to U.S. Civil Rights Commission (Legal Document) 12/18/2018 LWVUS submitted comments about the federal government's role in civil rights enforcement on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Fall Report.
Leagues Help to Secure Redistricting Win in Utah (Blog) 12/18/2018 Proposition 4 promises an independent redistricting commission to draw lines for electoral districts: those in power will no longer shape their districts and choose their voters.
North Carolina LWV Demands District 9 Election Integrity (Press Release) 12/7/2018 LWV of North Carolina supports the Board of Elections’ decision to delay certification of the results of the 9th Congressional District election until a thorough investigation has been conducted.
LWV of Missouri Working to Clean Up State Politics (Blog) 11/27/2018 On November 6th, Missouri voters approved Amendment 1 with a 62% majority – demonstrating a commitment and desire to clean up Missouri politics.
Michigan voters approve two initiatives that strengthen democracy (Blog) 11/19/2018 This past Election day, Michigan voters approved Proposals 2 and 3, creating an independent redistricting commission and expanding access to the polls.
League Celebrates Bipartisan Redistricting Win in Colorado (Blog) 11/16/2018 On November 6, 2018, Coloradoans voted to pass Amendments Y and Z, two key redistricting ballot initiatives made possible by the League and coalition partners in Colorado.