Get inspired and stay informed with the latest from LWVC! Inside this edition, you’ll find exciting updates about our upcoming convention with renowned speakers, innovative workshops to amplify your advocacy efforts, and ways to get involved in protecting our democracy and supporting our communities. Plus, don’t miss our upcoming virtual bingo event—fun, inclusive, and a perfect way to show your support for justice and democracy. Dive in and discover how YOU can make a difference!
On May 1, 2025, the League of Women Voters of the United States , launched a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5, which aims to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters through advocacy, civic education, and community engagement.
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the president defied a Supreme Court order to return the wrongfully deported Marylander Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.
Celina Stewart, CEO of LWV, Marilyn Jackson, CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, and John Chrastka, ED of EveryLibrary, spotlight the Trump administration's attack on libraries and democracy.
