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America Welcomes a New Congress
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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. We urge both chambers to work together to put people over politics and preserve the democracy of this great nation." |
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This past month, we observed several meaningful anniversaries. |
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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 from occurring in the future. 2023 also marked the first year in half a century without the right to abortion. The League continues to stand with all those working to restore our reproductive rights. |
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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 mourn with the family of Tyre Nichols, and our thoughts are with the city of Memphis as they endure this tragedy. May their mourning bring change to a broken nation."
LWV stands firmly beside our allies in the racial justice movement. |
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- 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. Several elected officials attended.
- The LWV of Comal Area, TX, educated voters about their right to vote at a march recognizing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Elaine Manley, the LWV-Cupertino-Sunnyvale, CA, president, and Margaret Pepperd Greene, a member of the LWV of Champaign, IL, were inducted into the Marquis Who's Who biographical registry, which chronicles the lives of accomplished individuals across all fields.
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February Election Snapshot
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This list represents the elections our team was aware of at the time of this email's send. Check your election dates at VOTE411.org. |
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Celebrate LWV's Birthday Join League members, special guests from partner organizations, and even some performers at our virtual 103rd birthday rally! You can also find birthday actions to take with Leagues in your area. RSVP |
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League of Women Voters 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC, 20036 |
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