Solano County Subscribed Articles

Solano County Subscribed Articles

League of Women Voters Urge Congress to Fully Fund the Government

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

LWVUS opposes the House's attempt to sneak the dangerous SAVE Act into the budget resolution to avoid a government shutdown.

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League of Women Voters of the United States Applauds Actions Taken by Federal Agencies to Expand Access to Voter Registration

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

The LWVUS commends recent actions by several federal agencies under the Voting Access Executive Order which directs federal agencies to provide all eligible voters. 

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Pennsylvania League of Women Voters Statement on Court Decision Protecting Mail-In Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania applauds today’s landmark decision by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in favor of the League of Women Voters of PA, and other nonpartisan community organizations, which will put an end to the disqualification of mail-in ballots for inconsequential date errors on the declaration envelope.

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5 Ways to Empower Women Voters in 2024

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Blog Post

The 2024 federal election is a critical moment in the fight for our equality, as the people we elect in November will be in charge of our rights for the next four years

We've identified five unique ways you can empower women voters and our allies to make our voices heard!

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League of Women Voters on Stage with Tony Award-Winning Musical Suffs to Honor Women Suffragists

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON  — The League of Women Voters of the United States partnered with the Broadway musical Suffs in recognition of Women’s Equality Day, the day commemorating the adoption of the nineteenth amendment to the United States Constitution in 1920, which gave some women the right to vote. 

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League of Women Voters of Nevada Announces Re-Launch

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of Nevada (LWVNV) announced the official re-launch of the state League with a distinct focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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National Task Force on Election Crises Condemns Attack at Former President Trump's Rally

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States, as a member organization of the National Task Force on Election Crises, released the following statement condemning the attack at former President Trump's rally:

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A Win for Fair Maps in Utah!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

In a victory for Utah voters, the Utah Supreme Court allowed Utah voters to move forward with their claim that the Legislature illegally gutted a citizen-led anti-gerrymandering initiative.

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Dianna Wynn Elected Next President of the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

Delegates at the League of Women Voters National Convention elected Dianna Wynn to serve as the 22nd president of the organization on Friday, June 28th, 2024.

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Kansas Constitution does not include a right to vote, state Supreme Court majority says

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

News

This story was originally published in the Associated Press on 5/31/24.

The Kansas Supreme Court offered a mixed bag in a ruling Friday that combined several challenges to a 2021 election law, siding with state officials on one provision, reviving challenges to others and offering the possibility that at least one will be halted before this year’s general election.

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