LWVUS Leaders Stand Up for Voting Rights 

On Nov. 17, LWVUS President Deborah Turner and some 200 people were arrested at the White House advocating for President Biden to stand up for voting rights. Among those also arrested were LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomon, LWV board members and staff, and League members from across the country.  

Since the League launched its No More Excuses actions in August, an estimated 265 activists have been arrested. In these peaceful demonstrations, our activists purposely risked arrest to deliver the critical message to the White House that time is of the essence for voting rights. 

Voting rights legislation continues to remain stagnant in the Senate as we engage in the critical work of redistricting and begin the countdown to the midterm elections. We will not give up until voting rights are restored and expanded. 

Please continue to contact your elected officials, particularly senators, and encourage them to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Make the effort to sit down with them or their staff during the upcoming holiday break and deliver the League’s message of empowering voters. 

The LWVUS Submits Comments on Environmental Regulations 

In mid-November, the LWVUS submitted comments regarding the Council on Environmental Quality's rulemaking on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Trump administration made modifications to NEPA, which was finalized on July 16, 2020. The LWVUS supports the complete restoration of the NEPA to its essential form. Read the League’s full letter to the Council on Environmental Quality.