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Maine lawmakers, gun safety groups call for assault weapons ban

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

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This story was originally published by Public News Service.

"It's going to take that kind of courage from our political leaders," said Kellar, "but I think it's what their constituents are really looking for from them in a moment like this, is to do that soul searching and take a stand when they need to."

Editorial: Debate excuses don't fly

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

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This opinion was originally published in the Times Union.

The Times Union Editorial Board wrote this thoughtful opinion on the importance of candidate participation in debates and forums.

Virginia Admitted to Wrongfully Removing 3,400 Voters. Can It Recover Ahead of Pivotal Elections?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

News

This story was originally published in Mother Jones.

“How can you figure out how many people will not vote because they’re too afraid to go to the polls? There’s no way to get that number,” Joan Porte, president of the League of Women Voters of Virginia, told Mother Jones. Port also cited the inability to know with certainty how many people were receiving notifications that their rights had been restored in time for Election Day.

Just Politics: The perilous legal landscape

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

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This podcast of Just Politics was originally aired by U.S. Catholic.

In this episode of the podcast, Celina Stewart, chief counsel and senior director of advocacy and litigation with the League of Women Voters of the United States, talks about gerrymandering, restrictive voting laws, and other threats to voting rights.

League of Women Voters of the Mt. Pleasant Area provides helpful resources to local residents

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

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This story was originally published by EpiCenter Mt. Pleasant.

With election time quickly approaching, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by unfamiliar names on the ballot. The League of Women Voters of the Mt. Pleasant Area provides a solution to this dilemma, offering to help educate and inform residents, encouraging an educated, active participation in government.

LWV’S LaQuita Howard Honored as an Honoree in PR Daily's Top Women in Marketing Class of 2023

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

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LWV’S LaQuita Howard Honored as One of PR Daily's Top Women in Marketing Class of 2023

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

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What Fat Bear Week Teaches Us About Elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2023.

Blog Post

Every October, more than a million people vote in one of the most anticipated elections of the year: Fat Bear Week (FBW).

FBW is a brilliant campaign in terms of engaging and educating people worldwide about the majestic brown bear. But in addition to teaching us about bears, it teaches us a lot about how we vote.

Choose Your Spooky Voting Adventure & We’ll Tell You Which Classic Monster You Are

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2023.

Blog Post

Choose your own Halloween adventure — election edition! Then find our which classic monster most speaks to (or wants to steal) your soul.

The League of Women Voters prep students interested in voting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2023.

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This story was originally published in the Oxford Observer.

The League of Women Voters of Oxford partnered with the Howe Writing Center to “Take Action for Democracy” on Oct. 25. The first floor space hosted a casual meet and greet with a handful of tables scattered around the room, offering information on registering to vote, understanding the ballot, calling representatives and writing and submitting op-eds.

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