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Dearborn Department of Public Health is seeking to fill nine seats on the city’s new Environmental Commission

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in July 2024.

News

The commission will advise and make recommendations to the mayor, city council, and city administration on a range of environment-related issues.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over abandoning its duties and authorities under Article I of the US Constitution, urging leaders to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Public Statement

On February 6, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact on voters.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2025.

Public Statement

On January 24, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact they will have on our democracy.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2025.

News

A public memorial service honoring the life and legacy of former Mayor John (Jack) B. O’Reilly Jr. will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

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Dearborn-Dearborn Heights Subscribed Articles

How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

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.

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.

Public Statement

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.

The Power of League Community

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

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

The Recent Rise of Anti-Voter Litigation

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2025.

Blog Post

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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