GOV. WHITMER PROCLAIMS MARCH 2025 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
On March 1, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March 2025 as Women’s History month to celebrate women’s accomplishments throughout Michigan history. “This month, we take inspiration from generations of strong Michigan women who broke down barriers, pushed open doors, and shattered glass ceilings,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since our state’s founding, women have paved the way forward for future generations to earn a higher-quality education, better-paying jobs, be treated fairly treatment at work, and have safer communities to live in. Together, we will keep fighting for equal rights and equal opportunity for women and make Michigan a place where anyone can thrive.” Read the proclamation here.
LWVMI SIGNS ON TO LETTER TO US CONGRESS
The League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over abandoning its duties and authorities under Article I of the US Constitution, urging leaders to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy. In the detailed letter to Congress, the League highlighted several recent executive branch actions that are causing significant harm to millions of Americans, including the undermining of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, attempts to end birthright citizenship, pause distribution of congressionally allocated federal funds, and dismantle federal agencies without proper congressional oversight.
LWV CONDEMNS ADMINISTRATION’S WEAPONIZATION OF GOVERNMENT AGAINST AMERICANS
On February 7, 2025, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement: “In the first 17 days of the Trump administration, we’ve witnessed nothing short of the weaponization of government against Americans. The callousness of the most recent actions, including the terrorizing of the immigrant community, shows a blatant disregard for the well-being of the American people. We’ve seen the weakening of the Department of Justice’s civil rights work, continued attacks on people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community, and the elimination and freezing of humanitarian aid to other countries. These efforts are dangerous for our country, compromising our international ally relationships and putting many Americans’ livelihoods at stake. Read more here.
LWVMI SUPPORTS NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
The National Popular Vote(NPV) guarantees that the electoral college and the presidency will be won by the candidate who wins the most popular votes in all 50 states and DC. When enacted, NPV will apply the concept of “one person, one vote” to our presidential elections, making every voter politically relevant in every presidential election for the first time. LWVMI supports House Bill 4156 and Senate Bill 126, which would add Michigan’s 15 electoral votes to a growing number of states supporting National Popular Vote. Watch this 2.5 minute video explaining NPV.
