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League of Women Voters of Idaho and BABE Vote File Amicus Brief to Protect Idaho Voting Rights

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Submitted by Idaho in February 2025.

Public Statement

BOISE, ID – The League of Women Voters of Idaho (LWVID) and BABE VOTE filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to two Idaho voter suppression laws that prevented hundreds of eligible voters from casting ballots in the 2024 gen

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Message You Don’t Want to Miss from LWVID Co-President Betsy McBride

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Submitted by Idaho in February 2025.

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Today, I am thinking of cancelling my streaming services to just watch the entertainment at our state capitol. The sessions can be watched live or the videos downloaded.
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Catch Up on LWVP's 2025 Legislative Preview: Watch the Recording on YouTube

2025 LWVP Legislative Preview Pocatello League

Submitted by Idaho in January 2025.

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If you missed the opportunity to join the League of Women Voters of Pocatello’s 2025 Legislative Preview on January 8, don’t worry—you can still stay informed and catch up on the insightful discussion.

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Legislative Threat to Public School Funding Panel Discussion, December 29, 2024

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Submitted by Idaho in January 2025.

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For more than 50 years, the League of Women Voters of Idaho has steadfastly advocated for equal educational opportunities for every child in the state.

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Election Hero Day - November 4, 2024

Election Day Hero 2024 LWVP

Submitted by Idaho in November 2024.

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On Elections Hero Day 2024, the League of Women Voters of Pocatello extends heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated individuals who make our democratic process possible.

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How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it. 

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League of Women Voters of Idaho and BABE VOTE File Amicus Brief to Protect Idaho Voting Rights

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

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Brooke Leonard Joins League of Women Voters as New Chief of Staff

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce Brooke Leonard as its new chief of staff. 

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The Power of League Community

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

As I leave my role of chief of staff at LWVUS and wrap up my tenure at the League, I am so grateful for that community — for the people that live the mission of empowering voters  and defending democracy day in and day out (often behind the scenes), who center voters, who fight for what is right, and who work together to create a more perfect democracy

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The Recent Rise of Anti-Voter Litigation

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2025.

Blog Post

A significant number of anti-voter lawsuits were filed that sought to disrupt election administration and purge eligible voters from the rolls around the 2024 federal election. The League of Women Voters of the United States (“LWVUS”) monitored these eleventh-hour anti-voter lawsuits, including the substantial amount of voter purge lawsuits. 

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