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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.

Public Statement

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

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.

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.

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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Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact on voters.  

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact they will have on our democracy:

“In the first week of President Trump’s second term, we’ve witnessed an undeniable assault on the foundation of our democracy.

Blog Post

It’s been quite a year. There have been tough moments, no doubt. But as I reflect on the work of the League and our supporters, there is so much to celebrate. I believe that acknowledging all the wins we’ve achieved and the ways we’ve grown is essential, especially during times of change.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immedia

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