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Statement from the League of Women Voters on the passing of Bernard Lafayette | League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters honors the life and legacy of Bernard Lafayette Jr., a Freedom Rider and organizer of the Selma voting rights campaign whose leadership helped advance passage of the Voting…

The League of Women Voters honors the life and legacy of Bernard Lafayette, Jr., a towering leader in the Civil Rights Movement whose life’s work helped move this nation closer to its democratic ideals.

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Statement About the President’s Unilateral Military Action in Iran | League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President’s military action in Iran.

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued a statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President’s military action in Iran: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Reports that the President is preparing a sweeping executive order to seize federal control over American elections are not only alarming, but they are also dangerous. Read our statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

The SAVE Act is Headed to the Senate: A Push to Restrict Voting Access | League of Women Voters Congress is moving the SAVE Act suite of bills, which would disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans from registering to vote. This time, they’ve added provisions that would also make it harder…

For the last several months, online supporters of the SAVE Act have partnered with President Trump, multiple members of Congress, and even Elon Musk to promote the SAVE America Act and SAVE Act through social media platforms. 🫠
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Tell your Senators to oppose the SAVE Act | League of Women Voters Tell your Senators to oppose the SAVE Act.

Congress continues to propose bills that would require voters to produce documentation of citizenship to register and/or vote. These bills are built on misinformation and would only create further barriers to casting one's ballot. Tell Congress to oppose them!

What’s Happening with ICE and How to Fight Back | League of Women Voters Communities across the country, in Minnesota and beyond, are living in terror as federal immigration enforcement agents patrol, surveil, detain, arrest, disappear, injure, and kill civilians. We are…

Communities are living in terror as federal immigration enforcement agents surveil, detain, disappear, injure, and kill civilians.

At the same time, we are witnessing the power of everyday people to reject these assaults.

League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump’s Call to “Nationalize” Elections | League of Women Voters “President Trump’s continued rhetoric is a calculated effort to dismantle the integrity of the electoral system as we know it. This is not political theater: it’s a direct threat to the very fiber of…

"The Trump administration is working overtime to create intimidation, chaos, and confusion. This is exactly how we lose our country: erode trust, normalize lies, and intimidate voters and election officials."

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Tell your Senators to oppose the SAVE Act | League of Women Voters Tell your Senators to oppose the SAVE Act.

The SAVE Act is currently before Congress -- this bill would create another barrier to voting by requiring unnecessary citizenship documentation to register.

Voters don't need one more barrier to making their voices heard. Tell your Senators to oppose the SAVE Act!

Occupied DC: The District's History and the National Guard | League of Women Voters Since its founding, the people of the District have not enjoyed the same rights as other Americans. As a result, Washingtonians are expected to bear the burdens and duties of citizenship and…

On the surface, it appears the District is like the rest of America. Yet the people of DC lack fair representation, leaving them at the mercy of federal decisions. The current occupation of DC is a continuation of this dynamic. @lwvdc.bsky.social

pt 2: "We help them do so safely, legally, and League does it in solidary through civic action and mutual aid support." - CEO Celina in a press conference demanding Congress to take action on ICE and DHS.

"Across the country, we are supporting state and local Leagues as they respond in real time. We help them advocate for protective policies and resist the normalization of federal and state overreach. We do not tell communities how to resist."

LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions | League of Women Voters LULAC, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters are calling on Congress to conduct an immediate, independent investigation to uphold constitutional principles and public oversight.

ICYMI: The League joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LUAC) in calling on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents involving federal immigration enforcement personnel.

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Five Years After the Insurrection: A Constitutional Crisis, Then v. Now | League of Women Voters In 2021, the seeds of our current Constitutional Crisis were being sown.Reflecting on this tragic day in 2024, League President Dianna Wynn and I noted that January 6 was a reminder of “the…

We now know that what many activists had told us from the beginning was correct: 2021 wasn’t the end of democratic strife, but the beginning of one of the greatest ever threats to our democracy: www.lwv.org/blog/five-ye...

5 Major Moments Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy in 2025 | League of Women Voters There are some years we’re certain will go down in the history books — 2025 was one of them. It was a year of challenges to both our democracy and our spirit. It was also a year when everyday voters…

As the year comes to an end, here are our top 5 major moments in 2025:

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Pick Your Winter Faves & We'll Tell You How to Empower Voters in 2026 | League of Women Voters Because who doesn't love a seasonal quiz?

In this quiz, Pick Your Winter Faves & We'll Tell You How to Empower Voters in 2026:
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5 Major Moments Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy in 2025 | League of Women Voters There are some years we’re certain will go down in the history books — 2025 was one of them. It was a year of challenges to both our democracy and our spirit. It was also a year when everyday voters…

2025 was a year of challenges to both our democracy and our spirit. Here are our top 5 defining moments this year:
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The US Supreme Court today granted Texas’ request for a stay of the three-judge panel’s ruling blocking the 2025 congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander, which means it will be in place for the 2026 congressional election. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

The Sisters Who Inspired International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | League of Women Voters On this International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, we invite you to learn about why the United Nations created this day and to put that knowledge to use. We invite you and your…

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women! Learn more about the sisters who inspired this important observance

League of Women Voters and Free Speech For People Applaud Judgment for Plaintiffs in New Hampshire Voter Intimidation Lawsuit | League of Women Voters Share this:

A federal district court in New Hampshire ruled in favor of plaintiffs in League of Women Voters of New Hampshire v. Kramer. The case concerned the dissemination of AI robocalls to deceive and intimidate voters before the New Hampshire 2024 presidential primary.

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How Native American Women Inspired the Women’s Suffrage Movement | League of Women Voters The Native women of Haudenosaunee played a vital role in the women’s suffrage movement. Their way of living — equal participation in their government and societal roles — heavily influenced the…

Fun fact for Native American History Month: the US women's suffrage movement was heavily inspired by the women of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy. www.lwv.org/blog/how-nat...

League of Women Voters Statement on President Trump’s Claims that Lawmakers' Dissent Equals 'Seditious Behavior' | League of Women Voters Share this:

The League of Women Voters issued a statement condemning President Trump's claims that lawmakers' dissent equals 'seditious behavior'. This is an authoritarian threat that shatters every democratic norm! Read the statement on our website.

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Ending voter registration at citizenship ceremonies tarnishes democracy When it comes to registering voters, history has shown us one thing again and again: Government alone is not enough.

LWV CEO @thecelinafactor.bsky.social , and HeadCount executive director Lucille Wenegieme shared the value of nonpartisan third-party voter registration in light of restrictions that prohibits nonpartisan groups from registering voters and naturalization ceremonies.

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The League is suing USCIS, DHS and other federal officials for violating the First Amendment rights of the national League of Women Voters and state and local Leagues to engage in political speech and activities. Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

The League of Women Voters of the United States, the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, and the League of Women Voters of Charlotte–Mecklenburg respond to reports of Border Patrol activity in Charlotte this weekend: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Statement from Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States, on the Reopening of the Federal Government | League of Women Voters Share this:

While we are relieved that the government has reopened and critical services are being restored, this record-length shutdown came at a steep cost.
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Veterans have defended the very freedoms that power our democracy. Today, and every day, we honor their service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our rights.

Protecting the Rights of Women in the Military | League of Women Voters Every Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor those who have served. But this year, as a combat veteran and ammunition specialist who deployed to Iraq, I find myself reflecting not only on the…

Women have worn the uniform since the Revolutionary War, yet the fight for equal treatment within the military has been slow and hard-won.

The League of Women Voters of the United States today announced the formation of the Unite and Rise 8.5 Advisory Committee, a diverse group of leaders from across sectors who will provide strategic counsel and elevate the campaign’s mission to protect and strengthen democracy through partnership.

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