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Panthers on Politics | How to get involved during Women's History Month and beyond

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

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.

Contemporary Women Activists You Should Know

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Blog Post

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating trailblazing women who advocate for equal rights and power our democracy.

These include Byllye Y. Avery, America Ferrera, Jane Fonda, Coretta Scott King, and Winona LaDuke.

League of Women Voters helps navigate government maze | Commentary

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This opinion was originally published by the Santa Maria Times.

Virginia Souza from the League of Women Voters Santa Maria Valley wrote about the League's history, mission, and work.

Opinion | What does non-partisan mean?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This op-ed was originally published in the Bucks County Herald.

Cathy Morano from the League of Women Voters of Bucks County, PA, wrote about the League's work as a nonpartisan, grassroots organization.

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner Shines as the President of the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This press release was published by Marquis Who's Who.

Dr. Turner has held her role with the League of Women Voters since 2020

League of Women Voters discusses domestic violence

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This story originally aired on FOX21 News.

he League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR) held a panel to bring awareness to domestic violence Saturday, March 25.

Advocacy Groups launch campaign to encourage more Black voters to 'Vote Local Now'

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This story originally aired on News4JAX.

A new campaign announced Saturday, called Vote Local Now, is aimed at getting more people to the polls, especially African American voters. It’s spearheaded by the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, along with 904ward and The League of Women Voters.

League of Women Voters of Nashville Statement on Mass Shooting at the Covenant School

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Public Statement

NASHVILLE — The League of Women Voters of Nashville issued the following joint statement with the League of Women Voters of Tennessee and the League of Women Voters of the United States in response to the mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville.

What’s going on with Moore v. Harper?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Blog Post

On February 3, 2023, the North Carolina Supreme Court voted to re-hear Harper v. Hall, a case concerning redistricting. The North Carolina Supreme Court’s upcoming decision could upend a pending case at the Supreme Court that threatens our current system of political checks and balances.

Abortion Legislation is a Democracy Issue

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

Blog Post

Without the ability to make reproductive decisions for one’s body, those who can become pregnant cannot participate equally in our democracy.

Further, since the Dobbs decision reversing the right to abortion, numerous state governments have introduced legislation directly or indirectly related to reproductive rights, challenging doctrines of US democracy.

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