League of Women Voters

League of Women Voters
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League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is an organization for American citizens founded in 1920 with the primary objective of improving the government and engaging people in decisions that can positively impact their livelihoods. It falls under the category of Civil Liberties and Civil rights organizations. The group extends its operations to DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong, conducting its activities at national, state, and local levels. The group focuses on women’s rights to vote and aims to provide a voice to American citizens. The LWV does not support or oppose any political party or party as it takes the stand to be a non-partisan advocacy organization (Vote Smart, n.d.).
Originally the LWV was formed only to accommodate women, but in 1974, the group changed its focus to accommodate men. The group ensu...