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LWV of New York State, LWV, LWV of Florida and Southern Poverty Law Center Move to Defend Fair Representation in Census Lawsuit

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in April 2025.

News

Today, the League of Women Voters (LWV), the League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL), and the League of Women Voters of New York State (LWVNYS), represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), filed a motion to intervene in Louisiana v. U.S. Department of Commerce.

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A Dangerous Step Backward for Our Democracy: League of Women Voters Responds to Passage of the SAVE Act in the U.S. House

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in April 2025.

Public Statement

Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States, issued the following statement in response to the passage of the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act in the US House of Representatives:

“Today is a dark day in politics. The passage of the SAVE Act in the US House is a direct attack on the fundamental right to vote and a dangerous step backward for our democracy.

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A Dangerous Attempt to Silence Voters

LWV response to Voter Suppression

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's signed executive order, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” that threatens Americans’ freedom to vote and tramples states’ constitutional authority to run their own elections.

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An Unprecedented, Breathtaking Assault on American Democracy: LWV Responds to Trump Administration’s First 60 Days

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2025.

Public Statement

Celina Stewart, LWVUS CEO, issued the following statement in reflection on the first 60 days of the Trump administration.

“If the past 60 days have made one thing clear, it’s this: our democracy is facing a five-alarm fire.

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Interview with Eliza Sweren-Becker from the Brennan Center on the Electorette Podcast regarding the SAVE Act.

SAVE act recording

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2025.

Research & Studies

Interview with Eliza Sweren-Be

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2025 Students Inside Albany Winner!

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2025.

Public Statement

Notre Dame HS NJROTC cadet, Christopher Leon Brittingham has been selected as winner for this year's Students Inside Albany Conference.

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What is DEI? Beyond the Buzzwords

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2025.

Blog Post

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’re probably aware of the recent attacks on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) policies. But what is DEI, how does it really impact us and our democracy? This blog will provide more clarity into the concept, who’s opposing it, and why it’s important.

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Letter to the Editor - SAVE Act

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2025.

Public Statement

This Letter to the Editor appeared in the Rome Sentinel, February 28, 2025
There is a bill in congress that will make registering to vote harder and it is in danger of passing. The SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) establishes new citizenship verification requirements for Americans registering, or re-registering, to vote. This law will result in disenfranchising several segments of our society from voting.

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National Town Hall on the Federal Judiciary

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in February 2025.

Research & Studies

A recording of the panel discussion. Hear from leading experts and get information about the federal judiciary! The LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study Committee held a town hall on February 4 with speakers including Alicia Bannon from the Brennan Center for Justice, Thomas Berry from the The CATO Institute, and Erinn Martin from NGV LLC.

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North Country Matters Videos

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in February 2025.

News

North Country Matters host Donna Seymour talks with Kathleen Stein, president of the St. Lawrence County League of Women Voters and the convener of the NYS League’s Rural Caucus. The Rural Caucus formed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic as a way for smaller, rural Leagues in New York State to discuss issues and plan action together. They meet every other month to work collaboratively on issues of common concern like voting, child and eldercare, health care, disability rights, social justice issues, economic and environmental issues.

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