Democracy Updates

Voting Rights On the Line

Congress continues to consider the suppressive SAVE Act suite of bills, which would require voters to present documentary proof of citizenship to register or vote.
Leagues and partners in Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Utah took legal action to protect voters’ data and privacy.
A judge in North Carolina allowed a discriminatory law to stand, increasing the likelihood that ballots will be thrown out due to mail delivery issues and disproportionately harming young voters.

Trump Administration Inspires Outcry

League members nationwide participated in No Kings Day protests against the current administration’s abuses of power.
LWV responded to President Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Iran.

Unite and Rise Artwork by Andrea Pippins

Women’s History Month

A report using Census data shows that women voted at higher rates than men in the 2024 election, and also featured breakdowns by age and race.
Female artist Andrea Pippins was inspired by the Red Women’s Workshop, among others, when she made our new Unite and Rise art (pictured above)!