Ratification of the 13th Amendment, Abolish Slavery

Ratified on December 6, 1865, this Amendment was the first of three called the “Civil War Amendments.”  A tug-of-war between Congress and the Supreme Court ensued where SCOTUS claimed that Congress exceeded its powers with the enforcement section and that

Anniversary: Wyoming grants women suffrage

Why would the men of the WY territory decide to grant suffrage in their first constitution? Some were lonely. In 1869, the territory had over 6,000 adult males and only 1,000 females. Area men hoped women would be more likely

Laramie LWV Board Meeting

The Laramie LWV is meeting at the Wyoming Women's History House, virtual access through teleconference will be available

WY Women’s House: Holiday Open House

Again, this event is thanks to Mary Mountain, Executive Director of the History House.  As Mary describes it: Jane Ivinson We'll have treats and community and student musicians and choirs and of course, the decor around the HH. Our first

2024 Annual League Survey is dispatched to leadership

As always, local leagues are encouraged to complete their surveys quickly.  A drawing will be held, allowing leagues to win one of ten $200 grants or one of three Convention '26 registrations.  States for which all local leagues submit may

2025 2-day WY Citizen Lobbyist Training

Once again, the Equality State Policy Center offers training citizens with beginner-intermediate-advanced experience with the WY legislature.  The training will take place in Cheyenne.  Read more>>>