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Birthdays and Ballots

Birthdays and Ballots

Submitted by Roselle/Bloomingdale Area in October 2021.

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Did you know that the drop-off between registering to vote – and actually voting – is twice as steep for young people?
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Ranked Choice Voting - Membership Fall Kickoff & Fundraiser

Ranked Choice Voting at Pollyanna in Roselle

Submitted by Roselle/Bloomingdale Area in September 2021.

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The League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale hosted our Fall Kickoff event at Pollyanna Brewing Company in Roselle on Monday, September 20, 2021.

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The Unique Challenges of the Upcoming School Year

The Unique Challenges of the Upcoming School Year

Submitted by Roselle/Bloomingdale Area in September 2021.

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The unique challenges of the upcoming school year

Drinks & Dialog August 25, 2021 Meeting Summary

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Ranked Choice Voting

2021 Taste of Roselle - Rank Choice Voting with the Rose Queen

Submitted by Roselle/Bloomingdale Area in August 2021.

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What is Ranked Choice Voting?

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Home Rule and YOU!

Home Rule and YOU!

Submitted by Roselle/Bloomingdale Area in July 2021.

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 Home Rule and YOU! 
June 16, 2021 Meeting Summary

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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.

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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.

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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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