On March 7, 1965, #BloodySunday became a turning point in the civil rights movement.
We don't know many of the names of those who risked their lives -- but in our recent blog, we highlight the women who marched on that historic day: https://bit.ly/3KheCWb
Today marks 15 years since the Citizens United ruling. Big money in politics prevents progress on the issues that matter most, including reproductive justice, gun violence prevention, health care, and climate change. https://www.lwv.org/voting-rights/money-politics
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy of seeking justice and peace. As he so powerfully once said, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.”
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
March 26th marks the anniversary of the landmark Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina (also known as Rucho v. Common Cause) Supreme Court oral arguments.
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy of seeking justice and peace. As he so powerfully once said, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.”
Hearing directly from candidates in debates and forums is an essential part of our elections so that voters know where candidates stand on issues BEFORE they cast their ballot.