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Michigan Presidential Primary - BERRIEN COUNTY Early Voting Information

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in February 2024.

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Early voting will be available from Feb 17 thru Feb 25.  The Berrien County Clerk’s office has put together an outstanding resource for voters which outlines county-wide agreement polling locations, dates, times, and voter information related to E

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Michigan Presidential Primary - CASS COUNTY Early Voting Information

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in January 2024.

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Early voting will be available from Feb 17 thru Feb 25.  The Cass County Clerk’s office has put together the following Public Notice detailing Early Voting Site(s) & Hours for Cass County - 

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Looking for Elected Official Contact Information????

Find your elected officials

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in February 2025.

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The LWVBCC makes it easy to find the contact information for your elected officials.  Just click on the "* Contact Your Elected Officials" text in the side bar for a list of your County, State and Federal elected Officials.  Click on the underlined offical name for detailed contact information.  Not finding your elected official?  Click on the underlined text of the Branch of Government for a list of all officials.

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LWV Make your voice heard - Support these Legislative Initiatives

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

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LWV urgers you to contact your elected officials to support legislation that stands up for your values. Take action on these crucial pieces of legislation.

Speak up on the issues that matter!

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Book Choices and Locations January – June 2025

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

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LWVBCC MembersA note about our book choices and sites for 2025:

    • January 13 – The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams – at the home of Faith Schoon
    • February 24 – Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker J. Palmer – Niles Public Library
    • April 7 – James by Percival Everett at the home of Barbara Starke
    • May 19 – That Librarian by Amanda Jones at the home of Judy Scully
    • June 30 – John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg – Bridgman Public Library

You are invited to join us for these book discussions.

Enjoy these great books,
Faith Schoon

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How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

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With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it. 

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League of Women Voters of Idaho and BABE VOTE File Amicus Brief to Protect Idaho Voting Rights

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

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Brooke Leonard Joins League of Women Voters as New Chief of Staff

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce Brooke Leonard as its new chief of staff. 

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The Power of League Community

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

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As I leave my role of chief of staff at LWVUS and wrap up my tenure at the League, I am so grateful for that community — for the people that live the mission of empowering voters  and defending democracy day in and day out (often behind the scenes), who center voters, who fight for what is right, and who work together to create a more perfect democracy

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The Recent Rise of Anti-Voter Litigation

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2025.

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A significant number of anti-voter lawsuits were filed that sought to disrupt election administration and purge eligible voters from the rolls around the 2024 federal election. The League of Women Voters of the United States (“LWVUS”) monitored these eleventh-hour anti-voter lawsuits, including the substantial amount of voter purge lawsuits. 

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