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LWV Calls on Congress to Act
“The League of Women Voters of the United States along with our state affiliates in 50 states and the District of Columbia, write to express our strong concern about Congress’s abdication of its duty and authority under Article I of the US Constitution. We urge you to exercise your authority to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and end the overreach by the executive branch of government, which is surely leading to harm for millions of Americans. We demand that you honor your oaths and protect your constituents.”
The League of Women Voters of the United States, along with all 51 state Leagues, issued a letter to Congress today urging them to exercise their authority. Read the complete letter here and the press release here.
SAVE Act Action Alert
If you haven’t done so already, please urge your member of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act using this Action Alert. LWVMA, as part of the Election Modernization Coalition, will be meeting with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark next week to discuss the SAVE Act.
LWVUS National Strategy
Please take a few minutes to watch the program recording and review the slides from Defending Democracy 2025. LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart briefed LWVMA membership on the national strategy for the first 100 days of the new administration: focus, discipline, and when the League acts, it will act with speed. LWVMA will take action at the state level to defend against threats from the Trump Administration. Be sure to review the Gold/Silver/Bronze framework on slide 6.
Reminders:
Level of League follows level of government so state and local Leagues will follow LWVUS lead.
We must not waver on our commitment to nonpartisanship: The League does not endorse political candidates or parties. But once a candidate becomes an elected official, they are accountable when they act in opposition to our positions or threaten the US Constitution. The national team is meeting with members of Congress from both parties, and we cannot jeopardize those talks by partnering with partisan organizations for local or state events.
Protest Opportunity: Economic Blackout Feb. 28
LWVUS offers a protest opportunity to join the national economic blackout on Friday, February 28. View this article to learn more. Don’t buy anything that day unless it is from a small business. Spread the word!
Happy 105th Birthday to the League
Watch LWVUS Board President Dianna Wynn’s message here. View the birthday rally here.
Stay Informed
Sign up for email alerts from the national office here. Review all LWVUS statements on the new administration here. Sign up to receive alerts from the Women Defend Democracy campaign here.
Questions? Contact specialists@lwvma.org.
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