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Public Statement

The LWV of Santa Monica submitted the following public comments regarding Santa Monica City Council Agenda 3/24/2022 Item 4A:
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May 23, 2022

Re: City Council Agenda Item 4A

Public Statement

The LWV of Santa Monica submitted the following public comments regarding Santa Monica City Council Agenda 2/22/2022 Item 13G:

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February 22, 2022

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City Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Public Statement

The LWC of Santa Monica submitted the following public comments regarding Santa Monica City Council Meeting 2/22/2022 Agenda Item 8A:

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February 22, 2022

Public Statement

February 22, 2022

Re: City Council Agenda Item 7C

Dear Mayor Himmelrich, Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, and City Councilmembers,

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In recent years, the state of Florida has implemented an alarming series of policies that undermine voter participation, creating conditions ripe for mass voter intimidation. 

These instances of systematic voter intimidation are a dangerous and deliberate attempt to disenfranchise certain communities — led explicitly by state institutions. 

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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 immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.

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As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state League, there’s so much to celebrate! 

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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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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.