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LWVEA Donates to District 7 School Nurses Fund on December 13

Many people in line voting
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What is HR1 and Why should you support it?

Ninian Edwards Statue
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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)

Giveaway Red Wagons
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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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Public Statement

The League of Women Voters is deeply concerned and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and injuries that occurred at two historically Black university’s homecomings this weekend, and in Robeson County, North Carolina.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of New York State—represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) — filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain the complete list of all registered voters in New York without proper basis and purpose.

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.  

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.