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LWVEA Donates to District 7 School Nurses Fund

Donation

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in December 2021.

News

LWVEA Donates to District 7 School Nurses Fund on December 13

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Securing the Right to Vote--What is HR1?

Many people in line voting

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in March 2021.

News

What is HR1 and Why should you support it?

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Discussion about Ninian Edwards Statue in Edwardsville, Illinois

Ninian Edwards Statue

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in January 2021.

News

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)

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Fairmont City Library Red Wagon Giveaway

Giveaway Red Wagons

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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More than 140 Diverse Nonprofit Organizations Call on President to Act for Publication of Equal Rights Amendment

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.

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The League's Top Achievements in 2024

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

Blog Post

As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state League, there’s so much to celebrate! 

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Dr. Sania Irwin Recognized on US House Floor

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This clip was originally published on C-SPAN.

Former LWVUS president and current vice president, Sania Irwin, was recognized by Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3) on the US House floor for her commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy.

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Election officials, voting groups trying to combat misinformation with new tactics

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This story was originally published by CMG Washington News Bureau and aired on KIRO7.

On social media, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been posting videos about the voting to try to correct false rumors about the overall process. The group also runs VOTE411, an online voter guide platform, and relies on support from members on the ground.

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Experts: Election results may not be known for days

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

For the national results, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, said the closer the election, the longer it will take for networks to project a winner. Another factor is the rules governing the counting process vary from state to state.
 

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