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LWVUS launched Unite and Rise 8.5 on May 1st, 2025

Nonviolent protests... engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.

Unite and Rise 8.5
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Your League in the Community

LWVDE and our Local Leagues are a frequent presence in our communities
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LWV offers hands-on and personal volunteer opportunities

Sussex County Delaware LWV President Barb Hedges-Goettl getting it done :)
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Everyone is welcome in the League!

Today's League of Women Voters maintains a strong committment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
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Voter education and empowerment are critical components of our mission.

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Equality is Essential for Democracy to Work

Equality is Essential for Democracy to Work

A strong democracy doesn't discriminate against women but empowers women.

Delaware

A Voice for Citizens - A Force for Change

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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DVRC Statement on DOJ Request for Sensitive Personal DE Voter Information

DVRC statement graphic by ACLU DE: "The federal government is demanding Delaware voters' sensitive personal information. Delaware's Department of Elections is standing firm."

Submitted by Delaware in September 2025.

Public Statement

The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC), of which the League of Women Voters of Delaware is a member, released a public statement on 9/17/2025 in regards to a series of recent requests from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to the Delaware Department of Elections for information on state voter registration records and registration procedures — including sensitive personal information protected under federal and Delaware Law.

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Sussex LWV September Newsletter is Out!

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Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

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September's Newsletter covers a host of topics, including the President's Message: "An Error, An Apology and A Renewed Commitment." Find out the latest about our League, Libations & Learning events, Candidate Forums, Volunteer Opportunities, and Sussex Community News. September 2025 Leading as the League Newsletter

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LWVNCC Newsletter

The SEPTEMBER edition of the Voter Newsletter LWVNCC is available now. Click 'Read More'...

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LWV Celebrates Voter Services Activities in September

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Submitted by Delaware in September 2025.

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The League of Women Voters ramps up voter services activities across the nation in the fall. If you see a League table in the community while you are out and about, stop by and say hi! We'd love to talk with you.

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Join the New LWVDE DEI Committee!

Photo shows groups of women in discussions around round tables, with Gwendolyn Miller front and center making a point

Submitted by Delaware in September 2025.

Blog Post

September 2025: LWVDE is launching a newly reformed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Whether you're new to the League or a longtime member, we welcome your participation. Passion, curiosity, and commitment to fairness are all you need to join us on this journey.

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2025 General Assembly Advocacy Report

LWVDE Advocacy in the 2025 Legislative Session (9 volunteer lobbyists, 10 legislative portfolios, 85 bills tracked, 44 testimonies given, 33 supported bills passed)

Submitted by Delaware in August 2025.

Blog Post

Everyone knows the League of Women Voters for our voter education tables, but did you know that legislative advocacy is a big part of our mission as well? The LWVDE Advocacy Corps is one of the most effective and respected lobby organizations in Delaware. Read about our efforts in the 2025 legislative session here.

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LWVUS Releases Unite and Rise 8.5 Power Playbook 2

Unite and Rise 8.5

Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

Blog Post

The LWV Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative aims to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters. Click "Read more" below to find and sign an LWV Unite and Rise Commitment Form. And check our "Unite & Rise" web page (under the "GET INVOLVED" menu item) for local Delaware protest opportunities and events.

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No Kings 2 National Day of Mobilization

No Thrones. No Crowns. No KIngs. Saturday, Oct 18

Submitted by Delaware in September 2025.

Event Date: 
10/18/2025 (All day)

LWVUS is joining No Kings 2 as a national partner on Saturday, October 18th. In Delaware, events are planned in Wilmington, Newark, Dover and Georgetown, with possibly more to come. Delaware League members are encouraged to participate in activations with partners on the ground in a nonpartisan manner.

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LWVUS Statement on Mail-In Ballots and Voting Machines

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Submitted by Delaware in August 2025.

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LWV CEO Celina Stewart has issued the following statement in response to President Trump's vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines: “Free, fair, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

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Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

It's Time to Restore the Voting Rights Act

Submitted by Delaware in August 2025.

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Sixty years ago, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, outlawing discriminatory barriers that prevented voters of color from exercising their right to vote.

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