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Moments to Watch in 2024 (Blog)

2/20/2024

With a high-stakes presidential election, several critical cases before the Supreme Court, and anti-voter laws on the rise across, 2024 is set to be a pivotal year for our democracy. Here are a few…

LWVUS Shares Priorities for State of the Union with White House (Legal Document)

2/14/2024

The League sent a memo to the White House ahead of the State of the Union address to urge that the President touch on topics that are important to our democracy.

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!

A League of Their Own (News Clips)

2/8/2024

This story was originally published in The Vineyard Gazette. On August 18, 1920, The United States Congress ratified the 19th Amendment, and upwards of 20 million women gained the right to vote.…

Ahead of Primary Election, Wisconsin Court Rejects State Legislature's Effort to Block Absentee Voter Protections (News Clips)

2/8/2024

MADISON, Wisc. — Today, The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Law Forward, Fair Elections Center and Stafford Rosenbaum LLP issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Court of Appeals…

Inspiration From Late LWV President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner (Blog)

1/30/2024

Our president, the late Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, shared many moments of wisdom. We hope these will inspire you in the days to come.

Our Greatest Achievements in 2023 (Blog)

12/12/2023

In 2023, Leagues across the US worked diligently to achieve a remarkable number of wins in litigation, voter registration, civic engagement and education, and more. Below are 6 of our greatest…

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…

See which states are expanding — or restricting — voting rights (News Clips)

10/27/2023

This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity. While restoration of the federal Voting Rights Act languishes in a split Congress, an already deep divide in Americans’ access…

People in Public Service: Shelley Kneip, League of Women Voters of Thurston County (News Clips)

10/15/2023

This was originally published by Thurston Talk. Kneip’s LWV activities include organizing dozens of forums for candidates seeking elected office, working on state debates, assisting with a state…