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Pat Snyder
Member's Spotlight

Long-time League member Pat Snyder used her intelligence, compassion, and concern for others to work for social and economic justice throughout her life.
 

Mayor Protem Antioch
News

The LWVDV Voter Services team reports on last month's activities.

Constitution Day - We The People Logo
News

In honor of the 236th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, NCC is opening its newest exhibit gallery, devoted completely to the First Amendment, on September 6th. Additionally, throughout the day on September 18th , the NCC will be presenting a variety of live Constitution Day programs that “We the People” can register to attend virtually.

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Blog Post

The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

Blog Post

Secret ballots are critical to democratic participation because they ensure people’s safety and privacy in voting.

Threats to the secret ballot have largely flown under the radar, but in 2021, 29 states introduced such audit bills. As defenders of democracy, it’s critical that we oppose any policies that limit voter participation and access.

Public Statement

Seattle, WA – Campaign Legal Center, joined by the League of Women Voters of Washington, Fix Democracy First and the Brennan Center for Justice, today filed an amicus brief in State of Washington v. Meta Platforms, Inc. supporting a Washington state law that advances voters’ right to know who is spending in their elections.

News

This opinion was originally published in The Fulcrum.

LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomón discusses women's equality in a post-Dobbs world and our #WID23 campaign.

News

LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomón joined the Madam Policy podcast to discuss our #WID23 campaign.

News

This opinion was originally published in the Kitsap Sun.

The League of Women Voters of Washington wrote an opinion on the importance of local news in our democracy.

Public Statement

AUSTIN, TEXAS - A federal court ruled late last week in favor of civil rights groups who filed a lawsuit against anti-voter legislation, Senate Bill 1. The lawsuit, filed in 2021 by the Texas Civil Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Disability Rights Texas, and the law firm Jenner & Block LLP, argued that the law’s mail-in ballot identification matching provisions violate federal law. 

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