Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist and labor leader who has dedicated her life to fighting for democracy in the United States, both in the government and the workplace. Growing up, she witnessed the struggles of farm workers and saw firsthand the injustices they faced. Her experience motivated her to become an activist and work towards creating a more democratic society. 

This interview originally aired on WORT FM.

Joining us to talk about voter access, election integrity, and importance of voting is Debra Cronmiller from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin.

If the mayor is like the CEO of the city, then the city council is like the board of directors. It serves as the law-making body for the city. 

City council members, as the lawmakers of your city, make decisions that directly impact your day-to-day life, so a vote for them is powerful for your community.

This conversation was originally published by The Pitt News.

Civic Influencers fellow Ruby Scupp hosts a conversation with Michele Knoll, president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, and Kelsey Pohlig, Weeam Boumaza and Ulyera Brooks from Pitt Women in Politics to talk about what local groups are doing to empower women.