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[WATCH] A Conversation with James Hustace, District 9 County Council Member

James Hustace smiling with a lei

Submitted by Hawai'i County in February 2025.

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About 30 people attended both in-person and online for an informative talk by District 9 County Council Member James Hustace at Tutu's House in Waimea.

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[CIVICS] Huli Aʻo: Rethinking Youth Civics

Huli Aʻo: Rethinking Youth Ciivics group photo with speakers Trevor Atkins and Laura Acasio and LWVHC members and guests

Submitted by Hawai'i County in November 2024.

News

The League of Women Voters of Hawai`i County held a meeting on "Huli Aʻo: Rethinking Youth Civics" on Saturday, November 23, at Hawaiʻi Community College, featuring guest speakers Trevor Atkins and Laura Acasio and followed by a lively audience Q&

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[YOUTH ENGAGEMENT] Celebrating 2024 LWVHC Hawai'i History Day Awardee

2024 LWVHC Hawai'i History Day award winner Cole Aragaki and his mom, Whitney Aragaki (center, with leis), with HHD Hawai'i Island consultant Micheal Bitter, and LWVHC Co-President Michele Mitsumori

Submitted by Hawai'i County in September 2024.

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[VOTER ED] Talk at Interfaith Community Association

LWVHC talk by Brad Clark on voter information at Interfaith Community Association

Submitted by Hawai'i County in August 2024.

Blog Post

Mahalo to Brad Clark for serving as the guest speaker on impartial voter information at the ICA meeting on August 27, 2024, at Hilo Community of Christ Church, through an introduction by Helen Hemmes.

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[Forums] Do we or don't we put on a candidate forum?

Donna Oba in lei

Submitted by Hawai'i County in July 2024.

Blog Post

Every two years, League gets calls for League to sponsor candidate forums, oftentimes by candidates. League often declines because we can’t find volunteers.

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When Women Lead, Peace Follows

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

As we celebrate UN Day and the 80th Anniversary since the inception of the United Nations, we must note that there is still the huge issue of gender equality in an institution designed to defend human rights and promote peace and security, as well as sustainable development, around the world.  

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League of Women Voters Announces Erica Teti-Zilinskas as Senior Director of Communications

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement
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Uniting in Peaceful Protest

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

As we face a critical moment in our democracy, the League and partners will continue to unite and rise in many forms — including the long tradition of peaceful protest.

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Nonpartisan Voting Rights Organizations File Lawsuit in Indiana Challenging Unlawful Citizenship Check Laws

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of Indiana, Common Cause Indiana, Hoosier Asian American Power, and Exodus Refugee Immigration, have filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Secretary of State and the Co-Directors of the Indiana Election Division challenging several Indiana laws that target only naturalized citizens—not people born as citizens—with unnecessary burdens and potential disenfranchisement. 

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League of Women Voters Seeks to Protect California Voter Data Against Federal Overreach

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) filed a motion in federal court to intervene in USA v. Weber, the U.S. Department of Justice’s case against the California Secretary of State, to protect the data of all California voters and prevent misuse of that data, which could harm California communities.

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