National Positions
Throughout the years, the League has continued its dual purposes of education and advocacy, engaging in studies on representative government, international relations, natural resources, and social policy. Although our history of advocacy goes back to our beginnings, this version of Impact on Issues covers our advocacy efforts beginning in the 1960s.
In applying LWVUS positions to national, state, local, and regional issues, each appropriate League board— depending on the level of action—is responsible for determining whether member understanding and agreement exists and whether the action makes sense in terms of timing, need, and effectiveness.
LWVUS has published “Impact on Issues,” a Guide to our National Public Policy Positions.