League of Women Voters of the US

The history of women's suffrage is not perfect.

However, today and every day, we want to remind all women that they hold enormous power in our elections. Together, women power democracy.

So get ready to make your voice heard in November and make your plan to vote at VOTE411.org.

TODAY is your last chance to get discounted tickets for League Night on Aug 24 with Suffs Musical! Get tickets 👉

SUFFS The Musical x LWV NIGHT 8/24/24 @ 8:00 PM - SUFFS The Musical x LWV NIGHT

Last July, several League members visited the cast of Suffs Musical to learn more about the show as it relates to both our century-plus history and women's activism today. Here are a few of our takeaways: https://www.lwv.org/blog/suffs-and-womens-activism-past-and-present

We have our plan to vote. Very demure 💅
We use VOTE411 to learn what's on our ballot. Very mindful✨

We're headed to Broadway!

Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment with the team behind the award-winning Suffs Musical.

Our new CEO, Celina Stewart, will join representatives from Suffs and other to-be-announced panelists on August 24 for a performance and post-show panel.

Join us! Get discounted tickets:

SUFFS The Musical x LWV NIGHT 8/24/24 @ 8:00 PM - SUFFS The Musical x LWV NIGHT

On May 23, the Supreme Court decided Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP.

Their decision made it easier for state legislatures to commit racial gerrymanders, drawing district maps that harm voters of color.

How did this happen, and what does it mean for our democracy? We break it down.

How the Supreme Court Made Racial Gerrymandering Easier in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP | League of Women Voters Share this:

In a time where not all news is based in truth, it’s crucial to grasp the basics of fact-checking when consuming media. Here are some do's and don'ts of election disinformation!

Meet our new CEO, legal expert and voting rights champion Celina Stewart!

As Pinny Sheoran of stated, "We are so fortunate to have such a powerful woman, a woman of color, a woman who brings such depth and understanding of the issue of what it takes to make democracy work."

Meet Our New CEO: Celina Stewart | League of Women Voters In June 2024, LWV announced Celina Stewart as the 104-year-old organization's newest CEO. Learn more about this expert litigator and life-long democracy defender!

On this day, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

We must fully restore the VRA to defend our democracy and protect the freedom to vote. Tell your representatives to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. 😮‍💨 -> https://www.lwv.org/take-action/urge-your-members-congress-support-john-r-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act

🗳️Every voter should be able to have an easy and efficient experience at the polls.

Today is Poll Worker Recruitment Day - sign up today to be a poll worker and help make sure our elections are accessible and run as smoothly as possible.

Sign up. ➡️ powerthepolls.org/lwv

This summer, SCOTUS decided on a major abortion rights and emergency care case. Learn about the impact of the Justice's divided opinions.

Explaining the Abortion Care Challenge in United States v. Idaho | League of Women Voters This blog examines United States v. Idaho, a federal challenge to the near-total state abortion ban passed in Idaho; it reached the Supreme Court in 2024. We explain the laws at issue, how the case…

Our democracy needs you! This Poll Worker Recruitment Day, sign up to be a poll worker and share the need for poll workers with your community!

Together, we keep democracy strong. 👉

Power the Polls Poll workers power democracy. We help recruit them! Sign up now to make sure we have safe, fair, efficient elections for all!

Yesterday, the League of Women Voters Education Fund issued a statement regarding the League’s nonpartisan election information tool VOTE411.org: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-statement-vote411org

📢 Attention Booksellers!

As part of our partnership with the League of Women Voters of the US, we wanted to inform you about National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on August 1. 🗳️

This day encourages people to sign up as poll workers. Power the Polls provides an online portal for local poll worker information, and LWV is a national partner. Sign up here: powerthepolls.org/LWV.

Remember, election dates and deadlines vary by state. Use VOTE411.org/ABA to learn about your community's calendar and tailor your programming accordingly.

On July 21, 2024, President Biden announced he was standing down from running for reelection.

Here’s what voters need to know about the current situation and the process in place for the Democratic ticket moving forward.

Biden's Out: What Does This Mean for the Election? | League of Women Voters On July 21, 2024, President Biden announced he was standing down from running for reelection. Here’s what voters need to know about the current situation and the process in place for the Democratic ticket moving forward.

BREAKING: The League of Women Voters of the United States, as a member organization of the National Task Force on Election Crises, released the following statement on the Democratic party replacing its presumptive presidential nominee:

https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/president-biden-withdraws-reelection

The League of Women Voters of the US, League of Women Voters of Mississippi, and partners released a statement after the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Hopkins v. Watson overturned its earlier decision that declared Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban unconstitutional.

Read here: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/federal-court-upholds-mississippi-lifetime-felony-disenfranchisement-law

As John R. Lewis once said: “Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” Let’s honor his legacy by restoring the Voting Rights Act and protecting our freedom to vote ➡️ https://bit.ly/3W6GcwV

Today marks four years since the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis. Over 80 communities are holding events this Wednesday to honor his legacy and continue the work of strengthening our freedom to vote. Find an event near you:

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · John Lewis Actions on Mobilize Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with John Lewis Actions.

As storytellers, humanitarians, problem solvers, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and beyond, immigrants make ​contributions that benefit us all. Meet the 2024 who enrich our democracy through their lives, ​their work, and their examples.

Great Immigrants | Carnegie Corporation of New York Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York honors the legacy of our founder Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant, by recognizing an extraordinary group of immigrants who have made notable contributions to the progress of American society.

Instead of advancing meaningful legislation that would ensure real progress in voting rights, our elected leaders in Washington are spreading disinformation about our elections.

Read our full statement in response to the House passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act: https://bit.ly/4bCpPhh

The 56th Biennial LWVUS National Convention, “Turn Up and Turn Out,” took place in DC from June 27 to 30.

Over 1,200 League members, board members, & staff from all 50 states, DC, & the Virgin Islands participated in person & virtually! Learn more:

Highlights from LWV's 2024 Convention | League of Women Voters Every two years, LWVUS convenes a convention of delegates to elect the national board, adopt a program and budget for the next biennium, and conduct business that advances our mission.

We are so excited to have Celina Stewart as our next CEO! 🎉

Celina has served as LWV's Chief Counsel and Senior Director of Advocacy and Litigation since 2018 and is poised to lead the 104-year-old voting rights organization into a new phase of growth and transformation.


Stewart will start as our CEO on Aug 5. Full statement:

Celina Stewart Named Next CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States | League of Women Voters WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce Celina Stewart as the next Chief Executive Officer.

As you celebrate and gather with friends and family today, don't forget to remind them to turn up and turn out in November.

Can't wait for this event with our friends at the ABA!

📚Exciting News!

ABA and League of Women Voters of the US will host a webinar, “League of Women Voters and America’s Independent Bookstores: Local Voter Engagement in 2024 and Beyond” on Thursday, July 25 at 3:00 pm ET.

The webinar is open to all with a focus on the experience and reach of independent booksellers, as well as available tools and support that LWV can provide.

Register now: https://www.bookweb.org/local-voter-engagement-conversation-aba-and-league-women-voters

During the League's 2024 national convention, we premiered a video honoring our late president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner🕊

Please watch 👇

Honoring Dr. Deborah Ann Turner This video, honoring LWV's late President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, premiered at our June 2024 Convention.

LWV responds to the US Supreme Court's 6 – 3 decision in Trump v. United States.

This erosion of democracy expands executive authority to give sitting US presidents the powers of a king — which is exactly what our republic was established to avoid.

Full statement: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/lwv-statement-response-scotus-decision-presidential-immunity

We are pleased to announce Dianna Wynn as the new LWVUS Board president!

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.

Read more: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/dianna-wynn-elected-next-president-league-women-voters

We are pleased to announce that chief counsel, Celina Stewart, will be the next CEO of the League of Women Voters!