SCOTUS Hears Maryland Gerrymandering Case (Blog) 3/29/2018 This week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Benisek v. Lamone, a case out of Maryland that argues politicians designed the state's congressional map with…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Critics Say Citizenship Question on Census Could Lead to Undercount (News Clips) 3/27/2018 For the first time in more than half a century, the decennial census will ask respondents to indicate whether they’re a U.S. citizen or not.
LWVPA Statement on Supreme Court Upholding New Maps (Press Release) 3/20/2018 The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania issued the following statement on the Supreme Court decision refusing to block the redrawing of Pennsylvania's congressional districts.
League Sends Letter on Immigration to Congress (Article) 2/15/2018 The League sent a letter outlining the necessary provisions that should be included in any immigration bill that moves forward. Members of the LWVUS Lobby Corps will be visiting offices on Capitol…
LWV Statement on the President's Discriminatory Comment (Press Release) 1/12/2018 Washington, DC – League of Women Voters president Chris Carson issued the following statement in response to the reports of President Trump…
The Union Edge (Radio): Municipality abolishes Super PACs (News Clips) 11/21/2017 Julie Kessel, President of the St. Petersburg Florida Area League, talks to The Union Edge about the FIRST municipality post-Citizens United to abolish Super PACs and limit foreign…
FEC to Strengthen Online Advertisement Regulation Thanks to League Activists (Blog) 11/16/2017 The Federal Election Commission (FEC) voted unanimously to update and strengthen regulations for online advertisements after thousands of activists including League members and supporters sent…
Groups Demand FEC Require Online Political Ad Transparency (Blog) 11/9/2017 Every American has the right to know who is paying for online political ads, whether it is organizations with ties to foreign governments or wealthy special interests at home.
Philadelphia Inquirer: In case that could affect 2018 elections, gerrymandering suit can proceed, Pa. high court rules (News Clips) 11/9/2017 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered the Commonwealth Court to decide a gerrymandering lawsuit by the end of the year.
League Urges U.S. Senators to Cosponsor We the People Act (Legal Document) 10/24/2017 The Act provides an important roadmap for solving the vital issues facing our political system and serves as a vehicle to help renew Americans’ faith that the problems facing our democracy can be…