The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area Subscribed Articles

The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area Subscribed Articles

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States condemns the recent threats made against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which forced campuses into lockdown and spread fear among students, faculty, and staff.

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The League of Women Voters has long recognized that the quality of voters’ civic education is fundamental to the success of American democracy. For many of us, that civic education first took root in classrooms where we learned the underlying principles of good government as well as our rights and responsibilities as citizens. Yet, in recent years, Americans’ civic knowledge seems to be in decline, and some recent surveys point specifically to a concerningly low level of civic literacy among young people.

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The League of Women Voters is pleased to announce that the eight candidates running for Pennridge School Board, representing both political parties, have agreed to appear in public and take questions. The forum is scheduled for September 30th from 7-9 pm at Pennridge North Middle School and will be moderated by the League of Women Voters.

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PA Justices
Blog Post

Three state Supreme Court justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht offered a glimpse behind their chambers doors Monday, September 8, 2025 as they seek voters’ approval in November to serve second terms. Judges in Pennsylvania are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections. Once in office, however, they stand for retention in “yes” or “no” referenda to serve subsequent terms.

The event, Behind the Ballot Fireside Chat: PA Supreme Court Retention Elections was co-sponsored by the court access group Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, the government watchdog Committee of Seventy and the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters.

To access the full Penn Capital Star article and the event video click READ MORE

PA Justices
Blog Post

Three state Supreme Court justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht offered a glimpse behind their chambers doors Monday, September 8, 2025 as they seek voters’ approval in November to serve second terms. Judges in Pennsylvania are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections. Once in office, however, they stand for retention in “yes” or “no” referenda to serve subsequent terms.

The event, Behind the Ballot Fireside Chat: PA Supreme Court Retention Elections was co-sponsored by the court access group Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, the government watchdog Committee of Seventy and the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters.

To access the full Penn Capital Star article and the event video click READ MORE

Public Statement

A deal between the DOJ and NCSBE to settle a lawsuit will force nearly 100,000 registered voters to re-prove their eligibility to vote to ensure future ballots will be counted.

Blog Post

Student voters are increasingly powerful — boasting some 40 million eligible voters. However, students face a hidden threat to their right to vote: “Use It or Lose It” voter roll purging laws. 

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Late Wednesday, the League of Women Voters and partner organizations filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais supporting fair representation for Black voters in Louisiana.

Public Statement

LWV releases No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Leaders, guidance on drawing mid-cycle maps that protect historically disenfranchised communities.

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