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Dianna Wynn Elected Next President of the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

Delegates at the League of Women Voters National Convention elected Dianna Wynn to serve as the 22nd president of the organization on Friday, June 28th, 2024.

LWV Responds to Supreme Court Decision Temporarily Blocking Idaho Abortion Law Conflicting with Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

Major End-of-Term Supreme Court Cases

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Blog Post

Every June, the League, our partners, and people around the country await the US Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) opinions on critical issues like access to the ballot, redistricting, reproductive rights, and more. This blog reflects on several end-of-term cases from the last decade or so that have had a major impact on democracy.

Challenges Facing Student Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Blog Post

Young voters are becoming a force in American politics, and as a result, anti-voter state legislatures are going to great lengths to add hurdles for young voters.

In spite of these barriers, young voters are energetic, organized, and ready to make their voices heard.