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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.

The National Capital Area Articles

Highlights from LWVUS 56th Biennial Convention

Submitted by The National Capital Area in July 2024.

News

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 CONVENTION by Sarah Courtney

from LWVUS Blog

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

Submitted by The National Capital Area in January 2024.

Public Statement

League Mourns Loss of LWVUS President

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner

Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

News

Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

Blog Post

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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The National Capital Area Subscribed Articles

Texas Voters to State Supreme Court: Governor Abbott’s Attempt to Silence Voters, Remove An Elected Representative From Office Should Be Rejected

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Public Statement

Texas organizations filed an amicus brief explaining that Governor Abbott’s attempt to expel State Rep. Gene Wu is unconstitutional and could set a dangerous precedent.

CEO Celina Stewart Speaks in Chautauqua Lecture Series

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Blog Post

On July 28, 2025, the League's CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., joined the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua at the Chautauqua Institution for the Chautauqua Lecture Series, with the theme of "The Global Rise in Authoritarianism."

LWV Statement on Mid-Cycle Redistricting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to states considering mid-cycle redistricting.

The Voting Rights Act: Then and Now

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Blog Post

As we celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, legal intern Jayla Smith interviewed Chief of Activation and Justice Marcia Johnson about the law's impact and how we can ensure that its legacy continues.

LWV-VA Condemns Gov. Youngkin's plan to delay the Virginia National Guard to support Federal ICE actions.

Submitted by Virginia in August 2025.

Public Statement

Click here to read the press release.

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