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Leagues Respond to Shooting Incident at Kansas City Superbowl Parade (Press Release)

2/16/2024

The League of Women Voters of Missouri issued a joint statement with the League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson-Clay-Platte Counties in response to the mass shooting at the celebratory parade…

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. Learn why young voters are so important and how you can support them!

Staff Attorney, Special Projects (Article)

1/25/2024

The staff attorney, special projects, will be a critical member of the LWVUS Litigation team, reporting to the director of legal and research. The staff attorney, special projects will serve a vital…

Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog)

11/23/2023

When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for. This is for the election workers, voters, and League volunteers…

Assault Weapons: What is Their Legality and Impact? (Blog)

11/9/2023

In mass shootings, the number of people shot is six times higher when an assault weapon is involved and five times higher when a large-capacity magazine is involved. In an analysis, assault weapons…

Maine lawmakers, gun safety groups call for assault weapons ban (News Clips)

10/30/2023

This story was originally published by Public News Service. "It's going to take that kind of courage from our political leaders," said Kellar, "but I think it's what their constituents are really…

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 acts of violence and active shooter situation in…

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 proposed rulemaking on the definition of when a…

League of Women Voters Mourns Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein (Press Release)

9/29/2023

LWV of San Francisco, LWV of California, and LWV of the US issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein.

A century of civic engagement: League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa celebrates 100 years (News Clips)

8/31/2023

This story was originally published by TulsaPeople. This year, Tulsa’s league of the nonpartisan nonprofit organization celebrates 100 years of encouraging informed and active participation in…