This Women’s History Month, Remembering the Women That History Books Forget (Blog) 3/27/2014 Women possess unbridled power to effect change, especially at the grassroots level. But there are many admirable women that history books often fail to recognize.
Illinois Suffrage at 17: Successful Youth Voter Registration in Greater Rockford (Blog) 3/27/2014 A new law in Illinois allows 17-years-olds to vote in the primary election if they'll be 18 in time for the November general election. Following passage of the law, the League of Women Voters of…
Celebrating Voter Registration Wins and Utah’s Colorful Suffrage Past (Blog) 3/24/2014 Utah was the second territory to grant women the right to vote in 1870. Like it or not, polygamy did play a part in suffrage in Utah.
Building on Women’s History for a Bright Future (Blog) 3/19/2014 The Oakland League embraces the history of the suffrage movement; we are proud to highlight our history and work during Women’s History Month, but also are committed to improving our community…
Help Us Celebrate Women’s History Month (Blog) 2/27/2014 How the League will be celebrating Women’s History Month, including honoring the great work women have done to strengthen our country and democracy.
League of Women Voters Head Prepping for Legislative Session (News Clips) 2/19/2014 Don’t be surprised if you see Deirdre Macnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, dressed as Susan B. Anthony, the iconic leader of America’s suffrage movement.
League of Women Voters Celebrates Anniversary (News Clips) 2/19/2014 The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Catawba Valley in celebrating the organization’s 94th anniversary from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Right to Vote in Illinois (News Clips) 2/19/2014 An event later this week will honor and reflect on a century of progress since women earned the right to vote in Illinois.
#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work to Protect Voting Rights (Blog) 11/19/2013 From organizing protests and petition drives to filing lawsuits and writing legislative testimony, a look at how the League of Women Voters has helped protect voting rights in 2013.
165 Years Since Seneca Falls: Continuing to Organize for Equality (Blog) 7/17/2013 One-hundred sixty-five years ago this week in 1848, 300 women and men met in Seneca Falls, New York, to plant the seed for the women's suffrage movement.