League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization in the United States that promotes informed, active public participation in government. Both men and women may join the league.
The league believes that political education helps create a sense of responsibility in Americans for democratic government. It encourages all eligible Americans to register and vote, and it provides information on candidates and issues before elections. It promotes voter education but does not endorse candidates or political parties.
The League of Women Voters selects local, state, and national issues for study and legislative action. It has supported international cooperation; the improvement of air and water quality; election reforms; and equal opportunity in education, employment, and housing. Local and state leagues have worked for changes in city charters and state constitutions, court reforms, and improved services in education, health, and welfare.
The league was established in 1920 as an outgrowth of the woman suffrage movement in the United States. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
See also Catt, Carrie Chapman ; Woman suffrage .
