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Note: This blog contains data obtained from the US Census that delineates voter trends based on age, race, and gender. While valuable data is shown, not every racial, ethnic, or gender identity is represented.

We pulled data to build a snapshot of how women are voting. It made one thing clear: the next election is up to women.

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Voting is a fundamental right. Yet voters with disabilities face persistent barriers to casting a ballot, including restrictions on receiving assistance during the voting process imposed by state law.
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
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his blog was written by Robin Tokmakian of the LWV's UN Observer Group.

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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
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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
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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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