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Voters Won’t Get Education Questions Answered; Forum Canceled Due to Lack of Candidate Participation

Submitted by Bucks County in September 2024.

Public Statement

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

Submitted by Bucks County in September 2024.

Blog Post

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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Reflections on Labor Day

Submitted by Bucks County in August 2024.

Blog Post

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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League of Women Voters Statement On Court Decision Protecting Mail-In Ballots

Submitted by Bucks County in August 2024.

Public Statement

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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This next election is up to women!

photo of black woman standing in a crowd holding a sign that reads women power the vote

Submitted by Bucks County in August 2024.

Blog Post

August 26 celebrates Women's Equality Day to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Yet today, women have fewer rights than they'd had in decades. To recognize this, the League of Women Voters acknowledges August 26 as Women's Inequality Day. Click read more to learn how women power elections.

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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction of Alabama SB1

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

Today, in an important victory for Alabama voters, the Eleventh Circuit left in place a court order that temporarily blocks Alabama from prosecuting people and organizations who assist voters who are blind, disabled, or lack the ability to read or write in completing and submitting their absentee ballot applications. 

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Heather Koslov Named New National Development Director of the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters is proud to announce Heather Koslov as the organization’s next national development director. Heather will lead the League’s development team, using her talents to oversee strategic planning, organization, and the direction of all League fundraising activities.

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Five Election-Related Legal Cases You Should Know About This Week

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

October 11, 2024

The League is at the forefront of the most important federal and state cases across the United States. Here’s a list of the top five election-related legal cases you should know about this week. For case summaries, timelines, and additional information regarding our litigation practice, please visit LWV’s Legal Center. For press inquiries, email us at media [at] lwv.org.   

 

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VOTE411 de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes lanza una nueva herramienta de financiamiento de campañas electorales para empoderar a los votantes

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

La Liga de Mujeres Votantes anunció el lanzamiento de una nueva herramienta de financiamiento de campañas electorales en VOTE411, su sitio web integral de información imparcial sobre elecciones. 

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LWVFL, SPLC File Emergency Motion to Extend Voter Registration as Floridians Face Back-to-Back Hurricanes

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2024.

Public Statement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — LWVFL, with SPLC, filed emergency litigation to reopen Florida's voter registration after Gov. DeSantis missed extending the Oct. 7 deadline.

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