Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist and a women's rights activist who lived a life of strength and courage.

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Gov. Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2023, League of Women Voters Day in North Dakota in honor of the League of Women Voters’ 103rd birthday.

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Describing herself as a simple girl from the Midwest, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner certainly has much to be proud of. Learning the values of leadership, civic activism and advocacy from her mother, Dr. Turner put those lessons into practice in her career in medicine, as well as her role as the president of the League of Women Voters. 

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce a new leadership structure that will expand the organization’s work to empower voters and defend democracy. The 103-year-old voting rights organization commences the new year with the promotion of six esteemed staffers in the national office.