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Democracy Advocates, Elected Officials Lead Jan. 6 Vigil in Chapel Hill

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

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This story was originally published on Chapelboro.com.

While much of the focus in Washington D.C. on Friday was more on selecting a new Speaker of the House, the day also marked a solemn anniversary for many. Lawmakers held a moment of silence outside the Capitol to remember the insurrection event on January 6, 2021 and to thank the first responders who were on-scene to respond to the mob of Donald Trump supporters.

Similar recognitions were held across North Carolina, including one organized by the local League of Women Voters in Chapel Hill Friday night.

'It's important to remember this day': Newport vigil marks January 6 attack on Capitol

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

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This opinion was originally published in the Newport Daily News.

Two years after a mob of angry citizens stormed the U.S. Capitol and temporarily prevented Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election results, The League of Women Voters of Newport County decided to organize a vigil to commemorate the date, pay respect to the Capitol police officers who took their own lives in the days and weeks following the events of January 6, 2021, and encourage civic involvement to safeguard democracy in Rhode Island.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About American Voting Rights?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

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The fight for voting rights is ongoing. One way to fight for a stronger future is to make sure we're up to date on our history.

How well will you do in this quiz about voting rights?

Two-Year Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States’ president Dr. Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following joint statement on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol:

Women, Girls, and Climate Change at COP27

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

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In November 2022, the League sent delegates in person and virtually to observe the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Experts highlighted ways in which climate change disproportionately affects women and girls, who are insufficiently represented in climate change response decision-making.

League of Women Voters Welcomes 118th Congress in Session

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after the 118th Congress elected Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker of the House:

Voting access remains a focus for League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

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This story was originally published by Door County Daily News.

Making sure your right to vote remained accessible was a major focus of the League of Women Voters of Door County in 2022.

Electoral Count Reform Act Passes in Senate Omnibus Bill

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement after Senate passage of the omnibus appropriations bill that includes the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act.

LWV Statement on January 6th Committee Final Business Meeting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

Public Statement

The League is grateful to the bipartisan members of the Select Committee for their service to protect our democracy and ensure our nation never again experiences an attempt to overthrow the voices of the American voters.

Neptune Woman Helps Formerly Incarcerated Register to Vote

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2022.

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This profile was originally published by Asbury Park, NJ, Patch.

League of Women Voters of Monmouth board member Annette Scott of Neptune recognized for advocacy for citizens returning from incarceration.

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