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LWVEA Donates to District 7 School Nurses Fund

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in December 2021.

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LWVEA Donates to District 7 School Nurses Fund on December 13

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in March 2021.

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What is HR1 and Why should you support it?

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in January 2021.

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An e-forum was held to discuss the Ninian Edwards (founder of Edwardsville, Illinois) statue located in Edwardsville. The e-forum was titled "Beyond the Bronze: The Ninian Edwards Statue in Context" Update: Belleville News Article on the statue has been added (7/11/21)

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in December 2020.

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Carol Gipe delivered gift cards and money to the Fairmont City Library — pictured here with 10 red wagons and Katie Heaton, Library Director.

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Unite and Rise for Voting Rise: A Day in Photos

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Blog Post

On August 8, 2026, LWV hosted a day of civic action, Unite and Rise for Voting Rights!

Hundreds of Leagues across the country hosted events centered on voter engagement, turnout, and education, emphasizing young voters and community partnerships.

League of Women Voters’ Nationwide “Unite & Rise for Voting Rights” Day of Action Galvanizes Communities Across the Country as It Commemorates the 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Public Statement

Thousands of Democracy Defenders Joined Nearly 400 Grassroots Activations Across All 50 States and Washington, DC, Building Momentum Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections.