The League of Women Voters is a grass-roots political organization which grew out of the woman's suffrage movement after the 19th amendment was ratified in 1920 and women were able to vote on the same basis as men in all elections.  We are nonpartisan and never either support or oppose political parties or individual candidates.  We do research issues and come to consensus on our position, for which we then advocate actively.  We encourage informed participation in the political process by all citizens.