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By Barbara Sperry, LWVBC Member
 
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Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement on the 2024 election results:

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The Lenape people were the first inhabitants of the lands now known as Bucks County. Many of the county parks, historic sites, nature centers, educational institutions and place names in Bucks County acknowledge the Lenape’s role as the original caretakers of this land through exhibits and signage.

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Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.

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The League of Women Voters wants all of us to be thoughtful and discerning in making our choices when voting. But in our digital age, it can be increasingly difficult to navigate through the stream of online content that comes our way before an election. There is an abundance of misleading and false information bombarding those who are not wary. This article provides an overview of the basics of the problem of mis-, dis-, and mal-information and recommendations for voters.

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It would be hard to be unaware that November 5th is Election Day. We have been bombarded with information about the presidential candidates since the beginning of 2024. But this election is not just about the presidential race. There is much more at stake.

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The funding and quality of K-12 education in Pennsylvania is a hot topic in our state legislature, with over $1 billion in new spending recently approved to address funding inequities.

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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the U.S. Constitution and celebrates the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship for both native-born and naturalized citizens.

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The Labor Day holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.

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This ruling is a victory for voters across the state, ensuring that mail-in ballots won’t be tossed out due to minor errors on the external envelopes.

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