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TODAY, 07/17/25: Good Trouble Lives On

Submitted by Perrysburg Area in July 2025.

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Good Trouble Lives On

Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, "Good Trouble" is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change.

On July 17, the 5th anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, communities across the country will take part in Good Trouble Lives On, a national day of nonviolent action to be part of creating that change.  Check out & attend Good Trouble Lives On events.  This will be a nationwide day of nonviolent action and organizing, rooted in the tradition of the civil rights movement—but built for today’s fight.

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Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by Perrysburg Area in July 2025.

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"One notable period of female advocacy and leadership was during the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s."

LWVUS Blog -- Contributions of Women in the Civil Rights Movement

Learn about Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria Richardson.
Lasting Legacies.  Call to Action.  
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Letter to Ohio Supreme Court: Visitors Should Not Have to Go to the Basement to see Women Leadership

Submitted by Perrysburg Area in July 2025.

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Letter to Ohio Supreme Court from LWV of Ohio (LWVO)
copy & pasted from LWVO FB page
 

"We [LWVO] wrote a letter to the Ohio Supreme Court in support of their upcoming Women in Law exhibit, featuring the majestic portrait of Maureen O'Connor, the first woman to serve as Cheif Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.  But we think visitors shouldn't have to go to the basement to see representaions of women's leadership, so we shared some additional ideas.

"One man's historic ground floor is another woman's old basement.  Link to LWVO's letter is here."  

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Ohio SB 153 & Ohio HB 233: Threats to Ohio's Direct Democracy

Submitted by Perrysburg Area in June 2025.

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LWV Ohio, along with our Fair Districts Coalition and We Are Ohio partners, held a press conference on Monday, 06/09/25, talking about SB 153 and HB 233 and the impact these bills would have on direct democracy in Ohio if passed. Featured speakers were Jen Miller, Catherine Turcer, Executive Director of Common Cause Ohio, and Peetee Talley, Regional Director of Ohio Unity Coalition. To watch, go here.  

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Sign the Unite and Rise Commitment Form!

Submitted by Perrysburg Area in June 2025.

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Sign and Share the Unite and Rise Commitment Form! 

copied & pasted from 06/12/25 League of Women Voters United States (LWVUS) message

To build the powerful movement we need for the 2026 elections, we must grow our network of Unite and Rise supporters — and we can’t do it without you. 

We’ve launched the Unite & Rise Commitment Form to identify who’s ready to stand with the League of Women Voters — in person or virtually — as we prepare for future mobilizations. By signing, individuals commit to supporting the movement and will receive focused updates every 90 days. No spam, no unrelated emails — just the information they need to take action when it matters most. 

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