The League of Women Voters of Detroit encourages informed and active participation in government. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
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While the League’s 100th year took many unexpected turns—a global pandemic, economic hardship, a reenergized social justice movement—it proved to be a profound moment for our organization and for our democracy. We prepare to celebrate our 101st birthday in the wake of another epic milestone with more energy and optimism about the role of women in leadership than ever before.
Following is LWVUS January recap the new Congress and new Biden Administration, which are busy working on legislation that supports a number of League priorities, including the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and a commitment to tackle climate change.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) is designed to ensure the candidate who wins the most popular votes is elected president.
The League of Women Voters has evolved from a mighty political experiment, designed to help 20 million newly enfranchised women vote in 1920, to what it is today: a unique, nonpartisan organization that is a recognized force in molding political leaders, shaping public policy, and promoting informed citizen participation at all levels of government.
