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It's Time to Restore the Voting Rights Act
News

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.

Unite and Rise 8.5
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.

LWVSCDE Newsletter Logo
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We're hoping for things to slow down in August, but so far we're still racing along. Check out the newsletter to see what's up in Sussex. Read about President Barbara's participation in the July 17 Good Trouble Lives On gathering hosted by SDARJ. Answer the call to support our Social Policy committee! Find out about upcoming events in the community. And PLEASE don't forget to renew your membership on our sussexlwv.org webpage or through the LWV Member Portal..

Mary Douglas Chairperson of Environment Committee
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We made a difference!

Good Trouble Lives On Image
News

On July 17, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) hosted "Good Trouble Lives On" gathering to honor the memory of civil rights icon John Lewis. The event featured speakers from across the county, including Sussex LWV President Barb Hedges-Goettl. With temperatures in the high 90s, the event moved from Johnnie Walker Beach to the sanctuary at Epworth United Methodist Church, where the (air-conditioned!) hall was packed.

Candidate Forum flag with pix of Berry and Miller
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Sussex LWV will host a forum from 7-8:30 pm on July 31 at the Milton Elementary School featuring candidates Nikki Miller (R) and Alonna Berry (D), who are running in the special election for the RD 20 seat being vacated by Rep. Stell Parker Selby. In addition to the live forum, the event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, here: https://youtube.com/live/2WGvnyHMSiQ?feature=share RD 20 district includes Belltown, Harbeson, Lewes, Milton, and Pinetown. The election date is Tuesday August 5, with early voting on July 24, 28, 29, and 30.

MEMBERS: We need your help to set up and staff the event; to volunteer, please click on Read More or go to our SignUp page at https://signup.com/go/cmnRXsv

Drawing of produce on scale
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Members Needed to staff our information table at the Milton Farmers Market on July 18 and/or July 28. You will be working with other members to distribute information about the League, Membership, and Voter Services, and also offer information about Voter Registration, Vote411, and upcoming events. For more information or to sign up, click Read More, below.

LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study
News

In June 2025, the League of Women Voters national Board was pleased to announce the adoption of the new League position on the Federal Judiciary. 

Good Trouble Lives On
News

From voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act to the criminalization of protest, the Trump administration is launching a full-scale attack on our civil and human rights. Good Trouble Lives On: National Day of Action is a day of nonviolent action to respond to these attacks and to remind the nation that in America, the power lies with the people. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble.

This is more than a protest; it’s a moral reckoning. A continuation of the movement Lewis helped lead, and a new front in the struggle for freedom. Read More to find out about events near you.

Peggy Schultz Proclamation for years of service
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Peggy Schultz was honored for 35 years of commitment to the LWV and to the State of Delaware at the Annual LWVNCC Dinner.
Her advice - Show up, be nice and don't exaggerate.

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