Celebrating 100 Years

2020 marked the 100th anniversary of passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, assuring women’s right to vote.

As we look to a vibrant future on the threshold of our next 100 years, the League is excited that dedicated members across Nebraska continue to steadily attract significant numbers of activists who share the League’s commitment to Making Democracy Work.

Women’s Suffrage Reading List (courtesy of Lynn Roper)

National Geographic: Why Voting is Important 

Watch the PBS American Experience film The Vote

Exploring how and why millions of 20th-century Americans mobilized for — and against — women’s suffrage, The Vote brings to life the unsung leaders of the movement and the deep controversies over gender roles and race that divided Americans then — and continue to dominate political discourse today.

Votes For Women: Nebraska’s Suffrage Story

Nebraska History Museum Exhibition

Voting Rights: Ensure Every American Can Vote Brennan Center