Join the League’s Unite & Rise for Voting Rights Pep Rally on Aug 6 for a live DJ, inspiring speakers, and ways to take action in your community before our nationwide Day of Action! It will be livestreamed on https://www.lwv.org/riseforvotingrights
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VICTORY! LWV announces a federal court victory that allows the League to resume registering new US citizens to vote at administrative naturalization ceremonies while the case proceeds. Read full statement: https://bit.ly/4pShsHr
Democracy works best when we show up together! This SATURDAY, join us for Unite & Rise for Voting Rights, a nationwide day of action honoring the anniversary of the VRA. Find an event near you: mobilize.us/lwv/map/
It may be the end of #DisabilityPrideMonth, but we’re not finished standing up for accessibility. To learn more about closing the disability turnout gap and protecting access to the ballot, read our latest blog post by @myelasticheart.bsky.social here: www.lwv.org/blog/celebra...
Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Britt Belwine | League of Women Voters
The League partnered with civil rights attorney and disability rights advocate Britt Belwine to create a message about the challenges faced by voters with disabilities and how tools like absentee ball...
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The League of Women Voters today issued the following statement in response to yesterday's decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding President Trump's executive order on mail voting. Read more here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
League of Women Voters Responds to DC Circuit Court Ruling on Mail Voting Executive Order | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding President Trump's ...
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On Aug 8, join Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – a nationwide day of civic action inspired by the power of communities coming together to protect and strengthen our democracy. Find an event near you: mobilize.us/lwv/map/
Did you know? VOTE411 can tell you what’s on your ballot, help you check your voter registration, tell you where your nearest polling place is, and more! Check out VOTE411.org and get all the election information you need to make your voice heard this election season!
On Aug 8, join Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – a nationwide day of civic action inspired by the power of communities coming together to protect and strengthen our democracy. Find an event near you: https://www.mobilize.us/lwv/map/
CEO Celina Stewart recently joined a panel to discuss what American democracy needs to survive its next 250 years. Read 5 takeaways from the discussion: https://whyy.org/articles/democracy-summit-philadelphia-2026/
From trust to turnout: 5 takeaways from Philadelphia's democracy summit
From trust in elections to political polarization, experts shared what they believe Americans should understand about democracy's future.
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"Americans deserve secure elections and accurate information -- what they don't deserve are unproven claims that undermine confidence in voting."- LWV CEO, Celina Stewart, on News9 https://www.news9.com/news-video/oklahoma-election-officials-defend-voting-system-amid-breach-claims
Oklahoma election officials defend voting system, dispute claims of database breach after federal memo
Oklahoma election officials reaffirmed the security of the state's voting system, saying a recently declassified federal document did not show the state's voter registration database was hacked. The State Election Board highlighted Oklahoma's paper ball...
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In our recent blog, we broke down President FDR's court-packing plan and its lessons for today. Learn more: https://www.lwv.org/blog/franklin-roosevelts-court-packing-plan-and-its-lessons-today
Franklin Roosevelt’s Court Packing Plan and Its Lessons for Today | League of Women Voters
In light of the Supreme Court’s many controversial decisions in recent years, many people have called for its expansion. The desire to expand SCOTUS is rooted in the hope that doing so would allow the...
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The League issued a statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Thursday night: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-strongly-denounces-president-trumps-false-claims-about
Join communities across the country for a Weekend of Action from July 17th-19th to urge and support your community members in exercising their sacred freedom to vote. 📍 Sign up to attend a Good Trouble Event in your community today: www.goodtroubleliveson.org?utm_source=T...
Good Trouble Lives On • Weekend of Action • July 17-19, 2026 | Teach! Reach! Preach!
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On Aug 8, join Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – a nationwide day of civic action inspired by the power of communities coming together to protect and strengthen our democracy. Find an event near you: https://www.mobilize.us/lwv/map/
The League issued a statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump's removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Commission (EAC): https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-condemns-president-trumps-removal-election-assistance
League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump's Removal of Election Assistance Commission Commissioners | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump's removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Commiss...
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In a recent The Hill article, LWV CEO Celina Stewart shared her response to Postmaster General David Steiner's remarks on the refusal to deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal government: https://bit.ly/4v8Yk8S
Postmaster general's remarks on mail ballots stoke fears among voting rights advocates
Postmaster General David Steiner stoked fears among Democrats and voting rights groups this week after confirming the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail ballots in states that ref...
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The League of Women Voters issued an urgent call to action following yesterday’s Supreme Court 6-3 ruling on Trump v. Barbara, upholding birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. Read more here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
League of Women Voters: Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is a Critical Win — And a Warning We Cannot Ignore | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters issued an urgent call to action following the Supreme Court 5-4 ruling on Trump v. Barbara.
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In a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court issued yet another troubling decision that will open the door to the corrupting influence of more big money in our political system: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/supreme-court-strikes-down-key-campaign-finance-provision-turning-political
Today, the US Supreme Court allowed states to deny transgender girls and women the right to participate in school sports. Read full statement: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/supreme-court-upholds-state-laws-barring-transgender-girls-school-athletics
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Barring Transgender Girls from School Athletics | League of Women Voters
The US Supreme Court denied transgender girls and women the right to participate in school sports.
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The Fourteenth Amendment is not a suggestion, it is a guarantee, and no president has the power to erase constitutional rights with the stroke of a pen. Swipe through to read our statement on the Supreme Court's decision.
As Pride Month comes to a close, we reflect on how, at their core, transphobia and misogyny are rooted in the same oppressive, gender-conformist beliefs: https://www.lwv.org/blog/all-womens-rights-depend-transgender-rights
All Women’s Rights Depend on Transgender Rights | League of Women Voters
At their core, transphobia and misogyny are rooted in the same oppressive, gender-conformist beliefs. As transphobic ideology grows across the US, it’s vital that cisgender women stand in solidarity w...
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Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision upholding voters’ rights and permitting Mississippi voters’ ballots that are cast on time to be counted after Election Day according to state law.
A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting. Read more here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful | League of Women Voters
A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting.
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1 in 4 people have visited a Planned Parenthood health center for care. When politicians vote to “defund” Planned Parenthood and shut down health centers, they limit people’s right to lifesaving and essential care — including abortion care. Planned Parenthood saves lives.🩷
UPDATE: A Trump-Vance administration attempt to unlawfully meddle in elections was struck down today. A victory for votes! Read more: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/federal-judge-shuts-down-trump-vance-voter-purge-database
Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database | League of Women Voters
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In our most recent blog, LWV CEO, Celina Stewart shares the history of Juneteenth and her personal experience: https://www.lwv.org/blog/juneteenth-and-danger-selective-memory
If your DACA is expiring soon, don't wait. Consider renewing early when there are 150+ days left before expiration. Some renewals are taking as long as 7 months to process right now. USCIS is failing to process applications on time — and our neighbors are paying the price. We are demanding better.
The League of Women Voters today urged Americans nationwide to recognize and reject an escalating pattern of voter silencing, intimidation, and suppression as the country moves closer to the November midterm elections. Read here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
You heard it here first: we’re the bee’s knees! 🐝 LWV and VOTE411 were recently at @netrootsnation.bsky.social making sure people have the info and resources they need to get involved in their elections. Thanks for stopping by to say hello, Brandon!