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League of Women Voters dedicated to educating, registering voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2022.

News

This story was originally published by The City Journals.

Many voters have paged through a booklet of candidates and chances are, it came from the League of Women Voters. Perhaps a great number of voters also signed up to vote with the help of one of the League’s volunteers.

A Look at American Civics Education

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2022.

Blog Post

Civics and democracy are integrally linked. An informed and civically knowledgeable population can work together to achieve a more fair society and confidently lead the future of our democracy. Offering civics education at all levels is essential to fulfilling our obligation to secure our democracy.

LWV of Cupertino-Sunnyvale Opposes City’s Motion to Dismiss in City Ordinance Lawsuit

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2022.

Public Statement

LWV of Cupertino-Sunnyvale filed its opposition to the City of Cupertino’s motion to dismiss the federal lawsuit filed by the League that challenges the city’s “lobbyist regulation” ordinance.

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2022.

News

NC Policy Watch released an article titled: "Election deniers are primed to challenge votes in NC.

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2022.

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Greetings to my fellow Leaguers –

Latina Activist You Should Know: Jamie Sarai Margolin

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2022.

Blog Post

Most of us know or have heard of the Latino trailblazers like Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Sylva Rivera – but we sometimes forget to highlight the youth activists who are currently fighting for a better future. In this blog, we highlight one such leader, climate change activist and co-founder of Zero Hour, Jamie Sarai Margolin.

LWV Watches Oral Arguments in SCOTUS Racial Vote Dilution Case, Merrill v. Milligan

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2022.

Public Statement

LWVUS and LWV of Alabama stood in solidarity with Alabama voters in Merrill v. Milligan as it was heard before the US Supreme Court. Both Leagues had previously submitted an amicus brief in support of the Milligan plaintiffs.

League of Women Voters plant 19th Amendment garden at courthouse

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2022.

News

This story was originally published in The Herald-Dispatch.

Members of the League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area recently established a flower garden at the Cabell County Courthouse.

Get Informed for the Mid-Term Elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2022.

News

This story originally aired on Focus on South Texas.

The League of Women Voters of Texas empowers and educates voters on state and national issues that affect their lives. This nonpartisan nonprofit provides information on how to vote by mail, how to check if you are registered, and more. Joyce LeBombard tells viewers about the changes to voting in Texas and about the Vote 411 website for the upcoming elections.

California's eligible voters need protections to ensure they can cast ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2022.

News

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters.

With our nation’s democracy facing existential threats, California’s duty to protect and empower every eligible voter in the state has never been more urgent.

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