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The Tony Award-winning musical Suffs depicts heroes of the suffrage movement — including LWV founder Carrie Chapman Catt — fighting for women’s right to vote in the early twentieth century. 

We discuss the ways this musical relates to women's activism from the early twentieth century to today.

 

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Even if you lack a permanent address, you can register and vote in all 50 states. 

Yet the millions of people in the US who’re experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity face unique challenges to voting.

The LWV of Ohio addressed this issue head-on in a training on Homeless and Housing Insecure Voter Outreach. This blog summarizes top takeaways from experts in the field.

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In June 2024, LWV announced Celina Stewart as the 104-year-old organization's newest CEO. Learn more about this expert litigator and life-long democracy defender!

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Important dates and election information from AARP about requirements for voter registration and voting, voting early or by absentee ballot, accessibility for those living with disabilities, finding your polling location for voting in person on election day, and where to find official information.

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Leagues representing 50 states and DC pen letter to White House & Congress to enshrine the Equal Rights Act in the US Constitution.

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Read this quick guide for what you need to know to be ready to vote early, by absentee ballot, or in person for the August 13 primary elections.

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Connecticut voters will see this question on their November 5 ballot: "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?" Connecticut is behind the majority of other states when it comes to access to absentee voting. It’s time to catch up!

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Thanks to the efforts of League member Mary Consoli and others, certain patients in nursing homes will now have access to emergency absentee ballots.

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On June 6, 2024, Governor Ned Lamont announced the formation of a Working Group To Recommend Options for a Comprehensive System of Ranked-Choice Voting in Primaries and Municipal Elections, marking a big stride for Connecticut's electoral system. Ann Reed, Advocacy Chair for LWVCT, is a member of the Working Group.

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The League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund (LWVCTEF) board will determine which candidates will be invited to participate in a LWVCT EF sponsored or co-sponsored candidate debate. All candidates who have met the standards as determined by the Secretary of the State’s Office to qualify for appearance on the ballot for the contested office(s) covered by the debate, and who meet the additional stated criteria, will be invited to participate.

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