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See me after class: League of Women Voters writes report cards for Sarasota School Board

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This segment originally aired on WSLR.

The Sarasota School Board has made national headlines for pushing controversial educational policies and causing or tolerating uproar during what should be standard meetings, and some community members have had enough of the chaos. The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County have turned the tables on the School Board. This time, they are the ones creating report cards for the board, grading its governance practices and ability to hold an orderly meeting. WSLR’s Sophia Brown has a closer look at how the nonpartisan organization is going about this.

How Ohio's Issue 1 could affect the rest of the country

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This article was originally published in Ohio Capital-Journal.

What Ohio voters decide on Aug. 8 is likely to shape whether similar efforts to restrict ballot measures are brought in other states.

Scioto graduate brings civic engagement to Harvard

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This story was originally published by CityScene Columbus.

Many high school graduates have lofty goals for their next steps, but for those who know Will Smialek, it was no surprise he set his eyes on Capitol Hill.

The recent Dublin Scioto graduate has been active in local civics for years and has fought to create opportunities for others as well.

On Air Today: Jennifer Rubin of the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This conversation originally aired on 97.9's The Hill.

Jennifer Rubin, president of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, spoke to Brighton McConnell from 97.9 The Hill about the League's work and priorities ahead of 2024.

Michigan elections are secure and accurate

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This letter to the editor was originally published in The Morning Sun.

Theresa Turner from the League of Women Voters of Mt. Pleasant Area wrote about elections in Michigan.

Iowa Capitol crowded as lawmakers consider six week abortion ban

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This story was originally published by RadioIowa.

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, is an OB/GYN who was medical director at Planned Parenthood North Central States. She previously practiced at hospitals in Davenport, Mason City and Des Moines. “Respect the people seeking abortion as individuals,” Turner said at the hearing “…You have no license or right to make medical decisions about anyone’s health except your own.”

Felon voting registration events held following new law enactment

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This story originally aired on FOX9.

It’s been more than a month since over 55,000 Minnesotans re-gained the right to vote, and efforts to remind them of that continue.

"A lot of these events are really to continue to keep the message out there," said Michelle Witte of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. "That this is now available to you to have the freedom to vote."

On Friday, the League set up a table in the front hallway of the federal courthouse in Minneapolis to help those who are out of prison for a felony, but still on supervision, register to vote.

Asian Americans feels particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This story was originally published by Associated Press.

For a century, the League of Women Voters in Florida formed bonds with marginalized residents by helping them register to vote — and, in recent years, those efforts have extended to the growing Asian American and Asian immigrant communities.

But a state law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May would have forced the group to alter its strategy.

It's been 100 years. It's time to ratify the ERA

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This opinion was originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune.

Vicki Samuelson from the League of Women Voters of Utah wrote about why it's time to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

Voter registration groups in Tallahassee will stop collecting forms

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2023.

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This story was originally published by WSFU.

Some voter registration groups in Tallahassee plan to stop delivering completed forms to elections offices to avoid the possibility of facing higher fines under a new state law.

"We are going to move to online registrations," said Trish Neely, president of the Tallahassee League of Women Voters. "We’re going to start making use of laptops, iPhones to help people be able to register themselves.”

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