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The Tony Award-winning musical Suffs depicts heroes of the suffrage movement — including LWV founder Carrie Chapman Catt — fighting for women’s right to vote in the early twentieth century. 

We discuss the ways this musical relates to women's activism from the early twentieth century to today.

 

Blog Post

Even if you lack a permanent address, you can register and vote in all 50 states. 

Yet the millions of people in the US who’re experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity face unique challenges to voting.

The LWV of Ohio addressed this issue head-on in a training on Homeless and Housing Insecure Voter Outreach. This blog summarizes top takeaways from experts in the field.

Blog Post

In June 2024, LWV announced Celina Stewart as the 104-year-old organization's newest CEO. Learn more about this expert litigator and life-long democracy defender!

Public Statement

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and Duffy & Young LLC filed a lawsuit today challenging partisan gerrymandering of South Carolina’s congressional districts. The League of Women Voters of South Carolina is the plaintiff.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters Education Fund issued a statement regarding the League’s nonpartisan election information tool VOTE411.org.

Red, white, and blue patriotic meme to encourage voting.
News

Important dates and election information from AARP about requirements for voter registration and voting, voting early or by absentee ballot, accessibility for those living with disabilities, finding your polling location for voting in person on election day, and where to find official information.

ERA Rally DC 2023
Blog Post

Leagues representing 50 states and DC pen letter to White House & Congress to enshrine the Equal Rights Act in the US Constitution.

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Blog Post

Read this quick guide for what you need to know to be ready to vote early, by absentee ballot, or in person for the August 13 primary elections.

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Blog Post

Connecticut voters will see this question on their November 5 ballot: "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?" Connecticut is behind the majority of other states when it comes to access to absentee voting. It’s time to catch up!

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Thanks to the efforts of League member Mary Consoli and others, certain patients in nursing homes will now have access to emergency absentee ballots.

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