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Our News and Announcements

Articles include Press Releases, Blog posts and information updates.  The page is arranged by NCA articles first; then LWV of Virginia, and  LWVUS articles, in chronologically order under "Subscribed Articles".  Scroll down to "Subscribed Articles" to see the individual items, arranged by newest first. Click "View more" to see all articles from both entities.

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The National Capital Area Articles

Highlights from LWVUS 56th Biennial Convention

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in July 2024.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 CONVENTION by Sarah Courtney

from LWVUS Blog

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League of Women Voters Announces CEO Departure - Press Release

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in March 2024.

Press Mention

League of Women Voters Announces CEO Departure

Press Release / Last Updated: February 8, 2024

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League Mourns Loss of LWVUS President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, Jan 29, 2024

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in January 2024.

Public Statement

League Mourns Loss of LWVUS President

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner

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MAY 6, 2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION PICTURES & RECORDING

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

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May 6, 2023 LWVNCA Annual Convention ~ Speakers' RECORDING and PICTURES

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

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LWVNCA Annual Convention  

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Maggiano’s Little Italy, 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20015

 

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More than 140 Diverse Nonprofit Organizations Call on President to Act for Publication of Equal Rights Amendment

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.

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The League's Top Achievements in 2024

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

Blog Post

As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state League, there’s so much to celebrate! 

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Dr. Sania Irwin Recognized on US House Floor

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

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This clip was originally published on C-SPAN.

Former LWVUS president and current vice president, Sania Irwin, was recognized by Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3) on the US House floor for her commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy.

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Election officials, voting groups trying to combat misinformation with new tactics

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This story was originally published by CMG Washington News Bureau and aired on KIRO7.

On social media, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been posting videos about the voting to try to correct false rumors about the overall process. The group also runs VOTE411, an online voter guide platform, and relies on support from members on the ground.

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Experts: Election results may not be known for days

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

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This story was originally published by Public News Service.

For the national results, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, said the closer the election, the longer it will take for networks to project a winner. Another factor is the rules governing the counting process vary from state to state.
 

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