Santa Cruz County Subscribed Articles

Santa Cruz County Subscribed Articles

THE PROMISE OF FAIR MAPS

Map of California made of different colored puzzle pieces, text reads: The Promise of Fair Maps

Submitted by California in January 2023.

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California’s 2020 Local Redistricting Cycle: Lessons Learned and Future Reforms
With the 2020 local redistricting cycle concluded, this report takes a step back to evaluate the effectiveness of the FAIR MAPS Act and related Independent Redistricting Commission reforms at encouraging meaningful public participation and promoting the adoption of maps that better reflect and empower a jurisdiction’s diverse communities.

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Statement on the Monterey Park, CA Mass Shooting

Submitted by California in January 2023.

Public Statement

Our hearts are broken for the community and families of those tragically lost in the shooting in Monterey Park, CA at the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters' Emporia Branch begins second year of vote-tracking effort

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

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This story was originally published by KVOE.

The League of Women Voters’ Emporia branch will be busy the next few months. Why, you might ask? It’s tracking votes for lawmakers representing Lyon County for the second straight year.

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We must work collectively to prevent another Jan. 6

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

News

This letter to the editor was originally published in the Daily Camera.

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Democracy Advocates, Elected Officials Lead Jan. 6 Vigil in Chapel Hill

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

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This story was originally published on Chapelboro.com.

While much of the focus in Washington D.C. on Friday was more on selecting a new Speaker of the House, the day also marked a solemn anniversary for many. Lawmakers held a moment of silence outside the Capitol to remember the insurrection event on January 6, 2021 and to thank the first responders who were on-scene to respond to the mob of Donald Trump supporters.

Similar recognitions were held across North Carolina, including one organized by the local League of Women Voters in Chapel Hill Friday night.

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'It's important to remember this day': Newport vigil marks January 6 attack on Capitol

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

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This opinion was originally published in the Newport Daily News.

Two years after a mob of angry citizens stormed the U.S. Capitol and temporarily prevented Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election results, The League of Women Voters of Newport County decided to organize a vigil to commemorate the date, pay respect to the Capitol police officers who took their own lives in the days and weeks following the events of January 6, 2021, and encourage civic involvement to safeguard democracy in Rhode Island.

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About American Voting Rights?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

Blog Post

The fight for voting rights is ongoing. One way to fight for a stronger future is to make sure we're up to date on our history.

How well will you do in this quiz about voting rights?

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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: 

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Reflections on the Anniversary of January 6

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.

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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. 

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