Taking Action on Voting Rights 

On Wednesdays Nov. 10 and 17, the LWVUS will again take action to demand that President Biden protect the freedom of millions to vote. On Nov. 10, civil and voting rights activists, religious leaders, and League members will make their voices heard in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. Help the League take action, check for event updates, and review previous events on the LWVUS website. 

(Congress)women Power Democracy 

The LWVUS hosted a panel discussion among four women in Congress to discuss the challenges facing the U.S. democracy. Representatives from all parties were invited to participate. Panelists included the following congresswomen:  

• Terri Sewell 

• Jackie Speier 

• Lauren Underwood

• Nikema Williams 

You can watch the discussion, which covered redistricting, mis- and disinformation, voting rights legislation, and more.  

The LWVUS at the Glasgow Climate Conference 

The LWVUS is attending the United Nations Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, which is going on through Nov. 12, 2021. Eleven local league members are excited to be representing the League. On Nov. 5, the League is co-sponsoring an event with McGill University and Human Rights Watch, entitled “Disability-Inclusive Climate Action: Challenges, Opportunities & Pathways.” The event will review the challenges, opportunities, and pathways for promoting disability-inclusive climate action at the international, national, and local levels and the role of disability rights in making climate mitigation and adaptation policies more effective, accessible, and equitable. This event is the first in the 30-year history of COP to focus on disability issues considering climate change. Look for daily updates via Twitter @LWV_UN_Climate and on the League’s Google groups: LWV Climate Change and LWVUS-UN.