League Condemns Gun Violence (Press Release) 10/27/2023 PORTLAND, WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of Maine and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued this statement following the…
LWVUS Submits Comments to ATF on the Definition of a Firearms Dealer (Legal Document) 10/24/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States submitted comments to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding its…
League of Women Voters Mourns Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein (Press Release) 9/29/2023 WASHINGTON, SACRAMENTO, SAN FRANCISCO — The League of Women Voters of San Francisco, the League of Women Voters of California, and the League of…
Legal Trends to Watch in 2023 (Blog) 8/30/2023 From January – August 2023, state legislatures nationwide passed various bills into law. While following these developments, the League noticed…, Voter ID Bills Some states passed laws that made voting more difficult by implementing new or stricter voter ID measures. Idaho's HB 124…, In 2023, some states passed laws that could make it harder for people to register to vote. For example, Alabama enacted HB209, which criminalizes…, Voter Purges Sometimes, states remove people from voter rolls to keep the rolls accurate. If not done carefully and fairly, this can (and often does…, Protecting Election Officials Some states passed laws to keep election workers safe. Nevada's AB 354, New Mexico's SB 43, and Oklahoma's…
Congressional Budget Riders Could Make DC Less Safe (Blog) 8/15/2023 This blog was written by Elinor Hart, Anne Anderson, and Patrice Snow, members of LWV of DC. Congress has until September 30 to pass legislation…, Riders Related to DC in the Federal Spending Bill Unfortunately, DC residents are all too familiar with budget riders. Since DC lacks…, Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Riders Partially because of the rider barring the city from providing sterile needles or syringes to IV…
Leagues Working for Civics Education (Blog) 5/9/2023 Civics education is integral to the future of our democracy. Over 20 years ago, the League of Women Voters launched Making Democracy…, LWVUS decided to delve more into the stories behind the data and learn from a handful of Leagues about their work and motivation to bring better…, Historically, many people of color have had to be cautious about engaging politically. Cecile notes, "For the generation before us, it could have…, The Florida League’s creativity has reaped meaningful rewards. Their membership has increased 12% over the past two years, and they’ve invested very…, As the state League, the League of Women Voters of Maryland (LWVMD) has worked to support the growth of local Leagues’ civics efforts. For example,…, So, voter education is key, says Rochelle Kaplan of the League of Pennsylvania (LWVPA). Ballot Box Basics is the name of a webinar program by LWVPA…, Pennsylvania is one of only a handful of states that have closed primaries, which means that during primary elections, voters who are not registered…
LeBombard: Legislators, pass sensible gun laws that majority of Texans want and need (News Clips) 5/9/2023 This opinion was originally published in the Rio Grande Guardian. It is unconscionable that we are mourning the victims of yet another mass shooting…
Celebrating Women Who Pioneered Litigation at the League (Blog) 5/2/2023 In March 2023, LWV staff met with four women attorneys — Trudy Levy, Katherine Mazzaferri, Cynthia Hill, and Maureen Thornton Syracuse — who…, With Joan Graff of Equal Rights Advocates, they served as lead counsel in the case of Advocates for Women v. Marshall. Mazzaferri noted: “The…, The decision, authored by Judge John Sirica, struck down a federal statute prohibiting women from serving on Navy vessels. Judge Sirica found that…, Unfortunately, the United States Supreme Court 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder invalidated the VRA's Section 4(b) coverage provisions,…
LWV of Tennessee Statement on Expelled State Representatives (Press Release) 4/7/2023 NASHVILLE — The League of Women of Voters of Tennessee issued the following statement after the Tennessee State Legislature voted to expel…
Policy Intern (Article) 4/3/2023 About the League The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) is a nonpartisan, grassroots membership organization dedicated to…