The Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey is a watershed moment for America, deeply affecting not just the fate of women and every person who gets pregnant in this country, but every single person. We know this weighs heavily on the minds of our members and Read more…
On June 11, the League of Women Voters participated as a Special Entry in the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade . League members from Portland and Clackamas County and friends were celebrating the 102nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote. They dressed in white – Read more…
As we all know, gun violence has reached a crisis point in our state and in the nation. You can help make Oregon a safer place for children, racial minorities – and all of us. You can sign and help gather signatures for Initiative Petition 17, a statewide gun safety Read more…
Thank you for voting and your interest in the election. Click here to view the Multnomah Co. and statewide results. The results will be certified on June 13. The League of Women Voters prepared reliable nonpartisan voting resources for the 2022 Primary Election. Look on the May 17 Primary Election Read more…
LWV of Portland Zoom Panel Discussion with LWV members who were at the 2021 UN Climate Conference WATCH THE VIDEO by clicking below! Here is the link to the podcast of this program. MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM: The UN’s Climate Conference—the “Conference of the Parties” or COP—is the official meeting of Read more…