Stanislaus County Subscribed Articles

Stanislaus County Subscribed Articles

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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Voting Rights Groups File Amicus Brief to Protect Arizona’s Eligible Voters From Documentary Proof of Citizenship Law

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

PHOENIX, AZ — The League of Women Voters of the United States, League of Women Voters of Arizona, Secure Families Initiative, and Modern Military Association of America filed an amicus brief this week in Mi Familia Vota v. Fontes, a case before the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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League of Women Voters and Girl Scouts of the USA Partner to Empower Next Generation of Civic Leaders

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON – Today, The League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced a new, two-year partnership that will support Girl Scouts’ Promote the Vote program and civic engagement opportunities for Girl Scouts across the country. Building on GSUSA and LWVEF’s long histories of civic engagement, the partnership will connect local Leagues and Girl Scout councils to support Girl Scout troops participating in Promote the Vote, as well as in completing civics badges, earning the Gold Award and more. 

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LWVUS Commitment to Protecting Democracy in 2024

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the US president, Dianna Wynn, issued a statement about the state of American democracy ahead of the 2024 general election.

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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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Voting Rights Advocates Celebrate Legislative Change in Mississippi Following Voter Challenge Lawsuit

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

JACKSON, Miss. — Voting rights advocates celebrate a significant victory as the Mississippi Legislature rolled back an unlawful restriction placed on voters.

This legislative change, which takes effect July 1, follows a successful lawsuit led by Disability Rights Mississippi, the League of Women Voters of Mississippi, and three individual Mississippi voters.

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LWV Responds to House Vote on the SAVE Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON, DC — League of Women Voters of the United States issued a statement in response to the House passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Celina Stewart Named Next CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce Celina Stewart as the next Chief Executive Officer. 

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Highlights from LWV's 2024 Convention

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Blog Post

Every two years, LWVUS convenes a convention of delegates to elect the national board, adopt a program and budget for the next biennium, and conduct business that advances our mission. 

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