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LWVUS launched Unite and Rise 8.5 on May 1st, 2025

Nonviolent protests... engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.

Unite and Rise 8.5
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Your League in the Community

LWVDE and our Local Leagues are a frequent presence in our communities
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LWV offers hands-on and personal volunteer opportunities

Sussex County Delaware LWV President Barb Hedges-Goettl getting it done :)
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Everyone is welcome in the League!

Today's League of Women Voters maintains a strong committment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
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Equality is Essential for Democracy to Work

Equality is Essential for Democracy to Work

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A Voice for Citizens - A Force for Change

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Call to Action 2026: The League's Legislative Priorities

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Submitted by Delaware in December 2025.

Event Date: 
01/15/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Event location: 

Online webinar

You are invited to a discussion by the LWVDE Advocacy Corps as key legislative proposals are previewed.

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"How to Raise a Citizen" LWVNCC Author Event - Open Statewide

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Submitted by Delaware in December 2025.

Event Date: 
01/20/2026 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom Web Conference

LWVNCC will host a discussion with author Lindsey Cormack on Tuesday, January 20th at 7pm. LWVNCC is pleased to extend the invitation to our entire state League; this free online event is open to the public.

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Sussex LWV December - January Newsletter now available!

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Submitted by Delaware in October 2025.

News

Check out President Barb Hedge-Goettl's message on voting rights and the LWVUS Unite and Rise movement -- then follow up with your monthly chance to bend her ear at a 3rd Thursday at 3 meetup. Find out more about the All-Members Meeting in January, upcoming League, Libations and Learning events, and other chance to learn, socialize, and take action. This and more in the December 2025 - January 2026 issue of "Leading as the League."

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January 20 Sussex LWV LLL event to feature Charlotte King and Maria Cordonnier of SDARJ

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Submitted by Delaware in December 2025.

Event Date: 
01/20/2026 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Tiki Jac's

The January 20, 2026, League Libations and Learning (LLL) event will feature Charlotte King, a founder of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), a 2025 inductee into the Delaware Women’s Hall of

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Kick Off 2026 at the Sussex LWV All-Members Meeting, January 31

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Submitted by Delaware in December 2025.

Event Date: 
01/31/2026 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Lewes Public Library

Help us get ready for 2026! Join us at 10 AM on Saturday, January 31, for morning coffee, tea, and refreshments. Members and guests are welcome.

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LWVNCC Scholarships

Scholarship Contest 2026

Applications for New Castle County League's Annual Scholarship program will be available soon! This scholarship is for NCC students, either graduating high school seniors or continuing undergrad college students. In 2025, four $1000 awards were given. Email us at scholarship.lwvncc [at] gmail.com to get on our mailing list.

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The LWVUS "Unite and Rise 8.5" Initiative

Unite and Rise 8.5

Submitted by Delaware in October 2025.

Blog Post

The LWV Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative aims to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters. Click "Read more" below to find and sign an LWV Unite and Rise Commitment Form. And check our "Unite & Rise" web page (under the "GET INVOLVED" menu item) for local Delaware protest opportunities and events.

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5 Major Moments Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy in 2025

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2025.

Blog Post

There are some years we’re certain will go down in the history books — 2025 was one of them. 

It was a year of challenges to both our democracy and our spirit. It was also a year when everyday voters showed up by the millions to fight for a country by and for the people. 

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