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Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

It's Time to Restore the Voting Rights Act

Submitted by Delaware in August 2025.

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Sixty years ago, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, outlawing discriminatory barriers that prevented voters of color from exercising their right to vote.

Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

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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.

Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

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We're hoping for things to slow down in August, but so far we're still racing along. Check out the newsletter to see what's up in Sussex. Read about President Barbara's participation in the July 17 Good Trouble Lives On gathering hosted by SDARJ. Answer the call to support our Social Policy committee! Find out about upcoming events in the community. And PLEASE don't forget to renew your membership on our sussexlwv.org webpage or through the LWV Member Portal..

Mary Douglas Chairperson of Environment Committee

Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

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We made a difference!

Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

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On July 17, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) hosted "Good Trouble Lives On" gathering to honor the memory of civil rights icon John Lewis. The event featured speakers from across the county, including Sussex LWV President Barb Hedges-Goettl. With temperatures in the high 90s, the event moved from Johnnie Walker Beach to the sanctuary at Epworth United Methodist Church, where the (air-conditioned!) hall was packed.

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League to Governor Newsom: Fighting for Voters is Never Wrong.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of California issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s latest interview on mid-cycle redistricting.

League of Women Voters of Tarrant County, LULAC, and Partner Groups to Challenge Discriminatory Tarrant County Redistricting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Public Statement

LWV of Tarrant County and partners filed a lawsuit in Tarrant County district court challenging mid-decade redistricting that reduced the electoral power of Black and Latino voters.

One Year In: Reflections and a Vision for Our Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Blog Post

Last June, I stood on the stage at our National Convention as the League of Women Voters announced me as the next CEO. For me, it was a moment filled with hope, pride, and a profound sense of responsibility. I knew I was stepping into a new leadership role at an organization with a rich history and an unwavering commitment to building a more perfect democracy.

Redistricting Is at a Crossroads: How Voters Can Achieve Fair Representation

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

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Let’s be honest: We’re only talking about mid-cycle redistricting now because politicians fear losing power. And they’re willing to rewrite the rules to keep it.

Trump’s Federalizing DC Is a Dangerous March Toward Military State

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Public Statement

LWVUS and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia issued a joint statement in response to President Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, DC, and taking over the DC Metropolitan Police Department

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