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My Love Letter to the League

106 years strong: DEMOCRACY IS PRESERVED PIECE BY PIECE. (Jenny Farrell, LWVC Executive Director)

Submitted by California in February 2026.

News

This Valentine’s Day, the League of Women Voters of California turns 106 years old. And like any relationship that has endured for more than a century, it is worth celebrating. I just started as the LWVC Executive Director this past October, and every day, I love the League a little more.

Submitted by California in February 2026.

News

I know that it has been a difficult and heavy start to the year for many of us. Across the country - and here in California - we are witnessing deeply troubling and harmful ICE activity that is creating fear and uncertainty in our communities. Thank you for being part of the League and for standing with us during this demanding time.

Submitted by California in January 2026.

Press Mention

The Justice Department has sued about two dozen states over access to voter rolls, as the federal government pushes to create a national database.

Submitted by California in January 2026.

Public Statement

LWVC strongly condemns the recent and escalating use of force by ICE and other federal authorities against protestors across the country.

Submitted by California in January 2026.

Public Statement

The nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, joined by the League of Women Voters and Common Cause, issues a historic call for oversight, adherence to the Constitution, and public accountability.

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VICTORY: Utahns Will Have Fair Map in Place for 2026 Midterms

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2026.

Public Statement

The Utah Supreme Court dismissed an eleventh-hour challenge by the Utah Legislature, which sought to block Utah’s law requiring fair maps and revive a gerrymandered map for the fall congressional election.

League of Women Voters of New Hampshire and ACLU of New Hampshire File Brief Urging Dismissal of DOJ Suit Seeking Confidential Voter Data

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2026.

Public Statement

In their brief, LWVNH and the ACLU-NH support the state’s motion to dismiss, arguing that the DOJ’s demand for broad access to confidential voter data is unwarranted and threatens voter privacy.

How to Celebrate World Day of Social Justice

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2026.

Blog Post

The advancement of social justice is closely connected to the global work of fostering peace, ensuring safety, and upholding human rights.

In recognition of that connection, in 2007, the United Nations (UN) adopted a resolution to establish and celebrate World Day of Social Justice on February 20. Each year, the observance highlights a different theme. The 2026 theme is “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” which highlights the importance of creating inclusive policies and social protections to reduce inequality and make society fairer for everyone

League of Women Voters Files Brief Urging US Supreme Court to Reject Harmful Anti-Trans Sports Bans

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2026.

Public Statement

State of the Union BINGO: 2026

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2026.

Blog Post

From the One, Big "Beautiful" Bill to Bad Bunny, which talking points will come up first at the 2026 State of the Union?

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