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We, as citizens and voters, have a critical role to play in ensuring the country’s balance of power remains intact. After all, we elect our leaders and should hold them to account. This Presidents' Day, then, let us truly reflect on the role and power of America’s chief executive. At the helm of our nation, we deserve leadership grounded in integrity, guided by constitutional responsibility, and committed to the safety and well-being of every person who calls this country home.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States honors the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of Ohio (LWVO) and CAIR-Northern Ohio filed a federal lawsuit challenging Ohio’s Senate Bill (SB) 293 for violating the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause.

SAVE ACT
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A fundamental constitutional right is threatened by a call for unneeded new paperwork in elections.

This week, lawmakers in Congress renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, rebranding it as the “SAVE America Act.” Wednesday night, this bill passed the House and will move on to the Senate.

Although this legislation’s title suggests safeguarding Americans and ensuring election security, its actual impact would be catastrophic.

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Public Statement

The League of Women Voters rejects any government action that fuels fear, confusion, or doubt about the integrity of New York’s elections.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to today’s House vote on the SAVE America Act.

Blog Post

Remembering women of the movement’s past stokes the power to continue the fight for freedom, equity, and opportunity. We learn from their stories, honor their legacies, and find fortitude in their ability to build community despite the odds. 

The following women took it upon themselves to show up and stand up for their rights. In their own unique ways, they took action, empowered others, and made meaningful contributions toward the freedom of Black women and their communities: 

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