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At Selma event, panel urges Alabama to expand voting rights for people with criminal histories

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

News

This was originally published in the Alabama Reflector.

LWVUS staff member Chelsey Cartwright spoke at a panel in Selma, AL, on expanding voting rights for people with criminal histories.

Following Lawsuit, Alabama Voters No Longer Threatened by Illegal Voter Purge Program Targeting Naturalized Citizens

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Public Statement

In 2024, LWV Alabama, ACIJ, and NAACP sued over an illegal voter purge targeting four individual Alabamians unfairly removed from rolls. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has abandoned the illegal voter purge program and, subsequently, LWV Alabama, ACIJ, and NAACP have dropped their case.

Grassroots Activism: How You Can Take Action!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Blog Post

As we witness a barrage of assaults on our democratic processes, institutions, and values, it’s not surprising that many people feel overwhelmed and even frightened.

But when we collectively rise up and challenge those in power, we make a difference. That includes you — because you have a voice. You have power.

The Beijing Declaration and the Commission on the Status of Women

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Blog Post

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively devoted to "promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality" and the empowerment of women. The focus of the 2025 session will be reviewing the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Submitted by California in March 2025.

News

With democracy under pressure, the LWVC is working tirelessly to protect voting rights in California. Learn how we’re fighting voter suppression, sponsoring key legislation, and empowering voters like you. Plus, don’t miss upcoming events!

League of Women Voters Responds to President’s Address to Congress

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to the President’s March 4 address to Congress.

WATCH: State of Democracy 2025

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Blog Post

Our CEO Celina Stewart speaks to the state of our democracy as we settle into the latest administration.

Defending Democracy Bingo: 2025

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Blog Post

Mark off all the ways you've acted to defend democracy with our Presidential Address bingo!

League of Women Voters Responds to Gutting of Civil Rights Offices

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States Joins Voting Rights Groups to Applaud Decision Affirming Voting Rights in Arizona

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Public Statement

PHOENIX, AZ — The League of Women Voters of the United States, the League of Women Voters of Arizona, and co-amici applaud Tuesday’s decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The decision protects the rights of all eligible Arizona voters to register and vote for all federal elections.

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