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Amiyah Evans SIA winner 2023
News

Amiyah Evans was one of the students that our League sent to Albany in 2023 for the Students Inside Albany conference.  She was recently interviewed by Spectrum news. 

COP 27 Young Feminist Day
Blog Post

his blog was written by Robin Tokmakian of the LWV's UN Observer Group.

Blog Post
When you cast your vote for President of the United States, you are not voting directly for a candidate.
Young Voter
Blog Post

If we want to create a more inclusive democracy that represents the diverse needs of its people, we must empower young voters.

News

When candidates refuse to participate in a forum, voters should take note.

Rome Debate
News

City of Rome mayoral debate held at the Rome Capitol Theater

 Debate can be seen on Facebook.  Begins at approximately 41 minutes.

https://fb.watch/nUXuDq4NNe/

 

 

Books for young people
News

Whether we are parents, grandparents, educators, mentors, aunts or uncles, talking with young people about voting can be a special experience. Together, we can ask good questions and explore answers.

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UTICA, NY – Oneida County Board of Elections Commissioners Sarah F. Bormann and Nichole D. Shortell are warning Oneida County residents of numerous incidents of individuals impersonating elections officials across counties throughout the state.
News

Democracy prevailed in 2022.

This year, our freedoms were on the ballot, from reproductive rights to equal access to the vote.

Despite anti-voter laws, mis- and disinformation, election deniers, and poll worker shortages, the American voters showed up to make their voices heard. We saw record-breaking voter turnout in many states across the nation, particularly related to early voting.

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