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Information for consideration about the Rape Survivor Family Protection Act for possible study

Submitted by Frederick County in November 2023.

Research & Studies
Karen Czapanskiy, Professor Emerita, Univ.
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Public Forum on Ranked Choice Voting

Submitted by Frederick County in November 2023.

News

League of Women Voters Plans Forum on Ranked Choice Voting

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The Importance of Voting

why vote presentation LWVofFC

Submitted by Frederick County in June 2021.

News

On May 27, LWVFC Board members Rosemary Orthmann, Jim Filson, and Mary Beth Coker presented a virtual PowerPoint presentation on

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Rep. Jamie Raskin's Local Heroes of the Week Interview

Submitted by Frederick County in April 2021.

News

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification, Representative Raskin talks with reps from @LWVMocoMD, Frederick County 

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LWV celebrates anniversary of founding and women’s right to vote

100 years

Submitted by Frederick County in April 2021.

News

The 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment - (continue reading) 

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US Senate Sidestepping Rules Opens a Dangerous Door for Attacks on Checks and Balances

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

Last week, the US Senate majority officially obstructed the ruling of the Senate Parliamentarian and weakened the filibuster rule by expanding the application of the Congressional Review Act in a vote intended to undo California’s electric vehicle mandate. This action could have ramifications for other bills the Senate is considering. In response, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement: 

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League of Women Voters Files Brief Opposing Executive Order Attacking Birthright Citizenship

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement
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Federal Court Approves a Consent Agreement To Protect Citizens from the Use of AI Technology to Intimidate, Threaten, Coerce, or Deceive Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement
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REPORT: Making 30+ Million Voter Contacts in 2024 Election

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

During the 2024 federal election, Leagues focused on uplifting all voters, across gender, race, political party, location, income, language, and more. 

As a result, they made more than 30 million voter contacts, protected nearly 10 million voters through litigation, provided over 9.19 million people with election information on VOTE411.org, and more.

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Racial Vote Dilution and Gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Callais

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

On March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. The case has massive implications for voting rights and democracy, as it involves two related but distinct concepts: racial vote dilution and racial gerrymandering.  

The easiest way to separate these two ideas is to examine the winding path Callais took to end up at the Supreme Court.  

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