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Celebrating a Legacy - Laura Ladd Bierman

Laura Ladd Bierman

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in December 2024.

Member's Spotlight

LWV THOUGHTS

 

I write to you today with a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation

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VOTE411.org Wins First Place in 4th Annual Anthem Awards

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in December 2024.

Public Statement

The League's VOTE411.org is a one-stop shop for nonpartisan election-related information. The site provides candidate information, voter registration details, polling place locations, and detailed campaign finance data from OpenSecrets.

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Erica Smitka, LWV Executive Director explains Prop 1 on Look TV

Erica Smitka Look TV

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in October 2024.

Press Mention

Erica Smitka, LWV New York State executive director, was interviewed by Look TV, to explain Prop 1 on New York’s November ballot, addressing untruths and clarifying what it covers.

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Text of Proposal Number One, An Amendment

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in September 2024.

News
This proposal amends Article 1, Section 11 of the New York Constitution. Section 11 now protects against unequal treatment based on race, color, creed, and religion.
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NYS ERA is on the Ballot!

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in August 2024.

Research & Studies
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Dr. Sania Irwin Recognized on US House Floor

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This clip was originally published on C-SPAN.

Former LWVUS president and current vice president, Sania Irwin, was recognized by Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3) on the US House floor for her commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy.

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Election officials, voting groups trying to combat misinformation with new tactics

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This story was originally published by CMG Washington News Bureau and aired on KIRO7.

On social media, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been posting videos about the voting to try to correct false rumors about the overall process. The group also runs VOTE411, an online voter guide platform, and relies on support from members on the ground.

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Experts: Election results may not be known for days

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

For the national results, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, said the closer the election, the longer it will take for networks to project a winner. Another factor is the rules governing the counting process vary from state to state.
 

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At the League of Women Voters of Mass., it's been 100-plus years of educating and empowering voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This story was originally published by WGBH.

Since its founding over 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts has played a vital role in educating and empowering women voters to ensure their voices are heard in our democracy. The League stands at the forefront of complex policy issues, educating voters and promoting a culture of active citizenship. 
 

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Missouri Court Permanently Strikes Down Unconstitutional Restrictions Criminalizing Voter Engagement Efforts 

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

Public Statement

Jefferson City, Mo. - A Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a permanent injunction against four provisions of Missouri House Bill 1878 that criminalized voter engagement efforts and chilled the freedom of speech of organizations whose priorities are to register and educate voters. The challenge was brought by the League of Women Voters of Missouri and the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP, who are represented by the ACLU of Missouri, Campaign Legal Center, and the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition. 

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