In early January, police officers killed 29-year-old Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop. In a joint statement, the Leagues of Memphis-Shelby County and the US said: “At the League, we seek a democracy that values and cherishes every person. When our systems continue to enact violence on Black bodies, our democracy is not whole… We...Continue Reading
The LWV of Emporia, KS is tracking lawmakers’ votes on bills related to “gun legislation, Medicaid expansion, voting rights, K-12 and higher education, climate change, LGBTQ issues,” and other topics. The Newport, RI LWV hosted a vigil to commemorate the January 6 insurrection, pay respect to those who lost their lives, and encourage civic involvement in safeguarding democracy....Continue Reading
This past month, we observed several meaningful anniversaries. These included the second anniversary of the deadly January 6 insurrection. In a joint statement, League CEO Virginia Kase Solomón and Board President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner urged the passage of legislation such as the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement acts to prevent similar violence...Continue Reading
After a historically turbulent speaker confirmation process, the US welcomed its 118th Congress, led by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. In response, the League’s CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón, stated: “We congratulate the new Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, and Patty Murray, the first woman to be elected President Pro Tempore in the Senate....Continue Reading
Reminder: Jan. 31 Freeze Date, PMP System Still in Effect for 2023 At Convention 2022, delegates voted to eliminate the per-member-payment (PMP) system in the future. Please note that the current PMP system is still in effect for 2023, and League Rosters will freeze on January 31, 2023. With the provisos in the LWVUS bylaws, the...Continue Reading
All League roster updates are due in the Roster Manager Portal by Jan. 31. To ensure your roster is up to date, any members considered active on 31 must have a membership status of “Active.” Members not active as of Jan. 31 should have a membership status of “Inactive.” The support section of the Roster Manager Portal...Continue Reading
Annual League Survey Update Thank you to the 586 Leagues who completed the Annual League Survey. We received an impressive 77% response rate, an increase compared to previous years. Thank you to everyone who took the time to not only respond to the survey but also to track their information. The LWVUS evaluation team has reached out...Continue Reading
February is home to Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate Black history, as well as uplift the contributions of Black activists who power our democracy. Leagues looking to celebrate with us can find blogs, webinars, and graphics to share throughout the month of February on the League Management Site.Continue Reading
Sign Up for VOTE411 in 2023! The 2023 election cycle has already begun, and Leagues across the country are providing voters with the candidate information they need through VOTE411.org. Join your colleagues in the VOTE411 voter guide program and reach voters in your community. Millions of voters rely on the candidate information on VOTE411, and...Continue Reading
Survey: League Experience with Litigation Partners The LWVUS litigation team needs your help! If you are a League leader, please fill out this short survey on your experience working with legal partners on state and federal litigation over the last few years. This survey will help LWVUS support your League in future litigation. Please reach out to...Continue Reading
