LWV United States Positions

Taking stands on the important public policies of our day.  Detailed LWV US Positions are available in Impact on Issues.

Recent positions

Federal Role in Public Education

The LWVUS board approved a new Education position in March 2012.  The League of Women Voters believes that the federal government shares with other levels of government the responsibility to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12. A quality public education is essential for a strong, viable, and sustainable democratic society and is a civil right.     Click the link above to read more about LWV's newly adopted position.