All Sussex County, Delaware Articles

Commentary: Local suffragists deserve recognition and thanks

Sue Bramhall

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The LWVSC solicited commentary regarding the 100th anniversary of the amendment granting women the right to vote. This commentary is the second to appear in the Cape Gazette. The author, Sue Bramhall, member of the Georgetown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, provides an interesting history of the suffrage movement in Sussex County.

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Governor Carney Moves Presidential Primary Date to June 2

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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Gov. Carney issued his 6th SOE modifications which changes the presidential primary date and protects Delawareans from evictions, foreclosures, and terminations of utility services, and pushes back school board elections.

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Gov. changes dates of DE Presidential Primary, School Board elections, and eases criteria for absentee voting.

Gov. Carney

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The latest modifications of Gov. Carney's State of Emergency declaration change the dates of the DE Presidential Primary and School Board elections. It also broadens the absentee ballot application to allow social distancing as a valid reason.

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LWVDE Presidents send letter to Governor urging easing of absentee voting rules

League of Women Voters of Delaware

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The LWVDE co-presidents sent a letter to the Gov. Carney to urge a change in the absentee voting procedures to accommodate voters who are confined to home due to the current Coronavirus crisis. Please read more for a link to the letter. Read more for the latest update.

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Check Out The Sussex League Of Women Voter's Census Public Service Announcement

Blue Coast TAlk

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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LWVSC members Connie Jones and Jack Young were interviewed on Blue Coast Talk regarding the upcoming 2020 US Census. "Read more" to see their informative interview, a public service announcement for the Census.

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POSTPONED***LWV will present mini film series in April

LWV Mini Film Festival

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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***This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled. ***
The LWV will be presenting a mini film series as part of our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Read more for details.

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WRDE: "Votes for Women" Panel Discussion Celebrates 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

LWVSC members man voter registration table at the event

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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WRDE provided coverage for the "Votes for Women 100 Years and Beyond" panel discussion. Read more to see the link to the article and video on the event which is part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.

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League member's commentary on voting machines appears in the Cape Gazette

photo of Jack Young

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in February 2020.

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A commentary on the safety of voting machines, written by Jack Young, a member of the LWVSCDE, appeared in the Cape Gazette on 2/28/20. Click "Read more" for the link to the article.

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Delaware League of Women Voters celebrates 100 years

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Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in February 2020.

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The Cape Gazette covered the League of Women Voters of Delaware's celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the league. The event was held on 2/14 in Rehoboth with a presentation and a speaker. Please click on "Read more" for more information and a link to the article.

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Commentary: Georgetown’s Margaret White Houston played important role in suffragist movement

Anne M Boylan

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in February 2020.

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The LWVSC solicited commentary regarding the 100th anniversary of the amendment granting women the right to vote. This commentary is the first to appear in the Cape Gazette. The subject is the important role Georgetown's Margaret White Houston played in the suffragist movement. The author is Anne M. Boylan (pictured), a professor emerita of history at the University of Delaware.

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