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Good Trouble Lives On
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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.
Juneteenth illustration - Creative Commons
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The Voter Services Committee needs volunteers to support the LWVSCDE tables at the Juneteenth celebrations in Georgetown (June 21) and Lewes
June 28). Each event need two people for each of two shifts, or four people per event. For more information, please click Read More, below. To sign up for one of these opportunities, go to our SignUp page, here: https://signup.com/go/GrccOWu.

Picture of wide-open eyes
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Eyes on County Council (EOCC) reports on Sussex County Council's biweekly meetings and is a product of the Sussex Preservation Coalition.

Colorful July image
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It's summer, and Sussex LWV is still jamming! Check out the July newsletter, meet new Board members at the 7/14 meeting in Lewes, join us at tabling events around the county, celebrate Disability Pride Month, and more! And PLEASE REMEMBER TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

Photo of American Flag and Wind Turbine; labeled Offshore Wind: Beyond the Beach
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Join community members and experts for a free educational forum hosted by the Sierra Club on June 16, from 6:30 - 8 pm, at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, DE, 19958. This session will provide accurate information about offshore wind power development in Delaware's coastal waters, and highlights the specific benefits of offshore wind development for Sussex County residents and businesses. Registration is required as space is limited. Click Read More, below, for more information and registration link.

Photo of woman looking at computer with surprise
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Whether you're new to Sussex LWV or a long-time member, we recommend the Members Only page, where you can find core documents like our Bylaws and Policies, Annual Reports,

LWVSCDE President Barb Hedges-Goettl addresses 2025 Biennial Meeting
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LWVSCDE members brought ideas, curiosity, and energy to the May 17 Biennial meeting, which generated a new slate of Board members for FY 2026-2027; a budget and a list of program areas generated from member input; greater understanding of the Sussex Preservation Coalition, one of our key partners in service to the county; and a new State Holiday! THANK YOU to the dozens of volunteers who made the event possible. The annual report is available in the Members Only section of this website.

Unite and Rise 8.5
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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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Preliminary results for the May 13, 2025, Delaware school board elections now available on the Delaware Department of Elections website: https://elections.delaware.gov/results/index.shtm

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