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Two-Year Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States’ president Dr. Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following joint statement on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol:

Submitted by California in January 2023.

Public Statement

Two years ago today, we all witnessed the insurrection attempt at the Capitol, as anti-democracy forces attempted to circumvent the will of the people and take over the U.S. government. It is a day none of us will forget.

Women, Girls, and Climate Change at COP27

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

Blog Post

In November 2022, the League sent delegates in person and virtually to observe the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Experts highlighted ways in which climate change disproportionately affects women and girls, who are insufficiently represented in climate change response decision-making.

Housing & Homelessness Discussion Series

Submitted by California in January 2023.

News

We've compiled our webinar info on our Housing & Homelessness Discussion Series. Watch the recordings here, or find the entire playlist on YouTube.

League of Women Voters Welcomes 118th Congress in Session

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after the 118th Congress elected Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker of the House:

Voting access remains a focus for League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

News

This story was originally published by Door County Daily News.

Making sure your right to vote remained accessible was a major focus of the League of Women Voters of Door County in 2022.

Electoral Count Reform Act Passes in Senate Omnibus Bill

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after Senate passage of the omnibus appropriations bill that includes the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act.

LWV Statement on January 6th Committee Final Business Meeting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

Public Statement

The League is grateful to the bipartisan members of the Select Committee for their service to protect our democracy and ensure our nation never again experiences an attempt to overthrow the voices of the American voters.

Neptune Woman Helps Formerly Incarcerated Register to Vote

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

News

This profile was originally published by Asbury Park, NJ, Patch.

League of Women Voters of Monmouth board member Annette Scott of Neptune recognized for advocacy for citizens returning from incarceration.

SD Debates vote Counting for Future Elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

News

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

Amy Scott-Stoltz, a spokesperson for the South Dakota League of Women Voters, said this broader approach is counterproductive.

"We just want to make sure that people know that that is a less accurate way to count the votes and it also is a very time-consuming way, so results would be even later in getting out," Scott-Stoltz said.

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