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LWV Mobilizes Nationwide for Unite & Rise for Voting Rights Day of Action
Posted on August 3, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON, DC— As the countdown continues to the League of Women Voters’ Unite & Rise for Voting Rights Day of Action on Saturday, August 8, communities across the country are responding with extraordinary e...
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Community Members: Turnout for 8/8, Voting Rights Anniversary
Posted on July 27, 2026 in League News | comments
As we approach the anniversary weekend of the passage of the Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, League members,sign up and spread the word about the weekend of action and activism on 8/8. Let’s gather as a beautiful...
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Franklin Roosevelt’s Court Packing Plan and Its Lessons for Today
Posted on July 26, 2026 in League News | comments
The most recent Supreme Court term came to a close with monumental decisions in several cases. This included major wins regarding birthright citizenship and mail-in voting, but also critical losses around campaign financ...
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Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting
Posted on July 26, 2026 in League News | comments
BOSTON – A US District Court in Massachusetts ruled on July 22 that nonpartisan voting rights groups have standing and valid constitutional and statutory claims to move forward with a challenge to President Trump’s ...
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Disability Pride Month
Posted on July 24, 2026 in League News | comments
Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate disability identity and community, to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and push for full inclusion in everyday life. The 2026 ...
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Urge Governor Newsom to End the Death Penalty
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
Governor Gavin Newsom’s term is approaching its end. During this remaining time in office, he has the power to do something truly historic for justice and human dignity: commute every death sentence in California. The ...
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Good Trouble Reflection
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
On July 17th at 4pm, a small but mighty group of roughly 25 people gathered on Buchanan Street and San Pablo Avenue in Albany, California. The date of this peaceful protest marked the sixth anniversary of Civil Rights le...
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LWV Denounces Trump’s False Claims About Election Security
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Thursday evening July, 17: “The League of Women Voters strongl...
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Voting Rights Day of Action – Berkeley
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
Town Hall – Hosted by League of Women Voters (LWV) Saturday, August 8, 2026! Join the League of Women Voter’s August 8th in Berkeley to protect and expand the Voting Rights Act and to demand our elected offic...
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LWVUS Convention 2026 Report
Posted on July 13, 2026 in League News | comments
The biennial convention of the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) took place in Columbus OH from June 26 to June 28, 2026. Delegates from 49 states and the District of Columbia attended the convention,...
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