Fighting Voter Suppression

Fighting Voter Suppression

We challenge all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote.

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Unite and Rise 8.5

Unite and Rise 8.5 Initiative

Unite and Rise 8.5: Empowering Voters for Change


The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending
democracy. One of its key initiatives, Unite and Rise 8.5, is a powerful program aimed at strengthening civic
engagement, increasing voter participation, and ensuring that all voices are heard in the democratic process.

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Misinformation & Disinformation: What It Is and What To Do About It

Misinformation

Submitted by Torrance Area in August 2024.

Event Date: 
09/24/2024 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Lomita Library Community Room

Join us on an educational event learning about how to avoid the pitfalls of misinformation and disinformation.

 

Location: Lomita Library Community Room

Tuesday September 24th 7:00pm

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Voters Guide To Elections No. 2: Misinformation and Disinformaion

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in March 2024.

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Learning To Identify Misinformation and Disinformation

By Patty MacLeish and Aviva Schneider

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THURSDAY WITH THE LEAGUE - PROTECTING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE

Thursday With League Oct 21 Image

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in September 2021.

Event Date: 
10/07/2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Event location: 

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Many of us are concerned about the direction of laws that make voting more difficult. What are some of the forms of voter suppression that are visible today? 

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Keep Voting Safe and Accessible in Wisconsin

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Submitted by Wisconsin in April 2021.

Action Alerts

The Wisconsin State Legislature is moving very quickly on several bills that would make it more difficult for Wisconsinites to obtain an absentee ballot or vote.

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Ins and Outs of Proposition 50: Webinar Recording (English & Spanish)

Submitted by Stanislaus County in October 2025.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Clone of Lunch with League Oct 2025 Save the Date

Lunch with League Logo

Submitted by Orange Coast in September 2025.

Event Date: 
10/15/2025 - 11:15am to 1:45pm
Event location: 

Back Bay Conference Center

Speaker:  Eve Garrow from the ACLU

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Lunch with League Oct 2025 Save the Date

Lunch with League Logo

Submitted by Orange Coast in September 2025.

Event Date: 
10/15/2025 - 11:15am to 1:45pm
Event location: 

Back Bay Conference Center

Speaker:  Eve Garrow from the ACLU

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No Kings 2

No Kings 2

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in September 2025.

Event Date: 
10/18/2025 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

The League of Women Voters of the U.S.

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Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport

Submitted by The Cape Cod Area in September 2025.

Blog Post

Many people are alarmed about the risks to democracy that are being driven by the current presidential administration and want to know what they can do about it.  We would like this presentation to focus on actions that your organizations are taki

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