LWV Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, Inc. Subscribed Articles

LWV Reaches More than 27M Voters During 2022 Midterms

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States reached more than 27 million voters in the 2022 midterm election cycle last fall, resulting in the organization’s largest voter engagement program ever in a federal election cycle. LWVUS released its annual election report today highlighting the organization's impact in the 2022 midterm elections.

Championing Equality at Home & Abroad: My Experience as a UN Observer

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Blog Post

Since its Founding in 1945, the United Nations (UN) has played a role in advancing international peace and harmony. The League of Women Voters (LWV) has had “Observer” status at the UN from it’s the UN’s 1945 inception, since major LWV goals such as improving governance and the rights of women are inextricably linked to the security and well-being of peoples everywhere.

This blog explores UN Observer Paulette Austin's experience promoting equality within and without the US.

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This article was originally published in the Associated Press.

100 Years of the Equal Rights Amendment

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Blog Post

The ERA has a long history of champions who aimed to achieve “equality of rights under law” for people of all sexes in our Constitution. In honor of its 100th anniversary, we offer a look back at their work, how the ERA progressed, and where we are in the fight for equality.

Letter: Why create more hoops for eligible voters to jump through?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This letter to the editor was originally published in InForum.

Barbara Headrick, Fowzia Adde and Nicole Donaghy urge legislators to kill a bill that "would require naturalized US citizens who have not updated their ID since naturalization to prove their citizenship in order to vote. This bill targets New American voters who have been recently naturalized."

Local League of Women Voters celebrating 90 years of advocacy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This story originally aired on WKBN.

In this week’s segment with WKBN Community Affairs Director Dee Crawford, Crawford sits down with Leah Sakacs, president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown.

Great Dayton League of Women Voters going strong after 100+ years

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This story originally aired on WDTN.

March is National Women’s Month, but March 8 is International Women’s Day. The Miami Valley has its fair share of women who are making a difference in their communities.

The Greater Dayton League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, after a group called the ‘Dangerous Dames of Dayton’ protested and demanded suffrage.

International Women's Day: Women's Vote

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This interview originally aired on WISN 12 News.

Co-author and League of Women Voters of Milwaukee, WI, member Eloisa Gómez highlights the importance of voting, specifically for Latina women.

League of Women Voters & Fort Circle Games Produce Women’s Suffrage Board Game

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States and a local board game designer are excited to mark Women’s History Month with the launch of a new board game highlighting the women’s suffrage movement.

League of Women Voters Responds to Senate Vote on DC Criminal Code

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after the Senate voted 81-14 to block D.C.'s criminal code overhaul:

League of Women Voters ^®
LWV Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, Inc.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

LWV Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, Inc. Subscribed Articles