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Articles include Press Releases, Blog posts and information updates. The page is arranged by NCA articles first; then LWV of Virginia, and LWVUS articles, in chronologically order under "Subscribed Articles". Scroll down to "Subscribed Articles" to see the individual items, arranged by newest first. Click "View more" to see all articles from both entities.

The National Capital Area Articles

Highlights from LWVUS 56th Biennial Convention

Submitted by The National Capital Area in July 2024.

News

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 CONVENTION by Sarah Courtney

from LWVUS Blog

Submitted by The National Capital Area in March 2024.

Press Mention

League of Women Voters Announces CEO Departure

Press Release / Last Updated: February 8, 2024

Submitted by The National Capital Area in January 2024.

Public Statement

League Mourns Loss of LWVUS President

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner

Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

News

Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

Blog Post

LWVNCA Annual Convention

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Maggiano’s Little Italy, 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20015

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The National Capital Area Subscribed Articles

US Senate Sidestepping Rules Opens a Dangerous Door for Attacks on Checks and Balances

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

Last week, the US Senate majority officially obstructed the ruling of the Senate Parliamentarian and weakened the filibuster rule by expanding the application of the Congressional Review Act in a vote intended to undo California’s electric vehicle mandate. This action could have ramifications for other bills the Senate is considering. In response, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement:

League of Women Voters Files Brief Opposing Executive Order Attacking Birthright Citizenship

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

Federal Court Approves a Consent Agreement To Protect Citizens from the Use of AI Technology to Intimidate, Threaten, Coerce, or Deceive Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

REPORT: Making 30+ Million Voter Contacts in 2024 Election

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

During the 2024 federal election, Leagues focused on uplifting all voters, across gender, race, political party, location, income, language, and more.

As a result, they made more than 30 million voter contacts, protected nearly 10 million voters through litigation, provided over 9.19 million people with election information on VOTE411.org, and more.

Racial Vote Dilution and Gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Callais

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

On March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. The case has massive implications for voting rights and democracy, as it involves two related but distinct concepts: racial vote dilution and racial gerrymandering.

The easiest way to separate these two ideas is to examine the winding path Callais took to end up at the Supreme Court.

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