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News deserts carry grave implications

Submitted by Bucks County in July 2024.

News

The rate of newspaper closures is accelerating, with a third of the nation’s papers expected to shut their doors by the end of this year. This trend brings grave implications for our democracy — and that is why the League of Women Voters cares.

july - celebrate democracy - the right to vote is the very essence of democracy

Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

Blog Post

The right to vote is essential to a well-functioning democracy. There are many historic moments that occurred in the month of July to expand voting for previously disenfranchised American citizens. Here are some to commemorate.

Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

News

Between now and November, candidates for many offices will be asking for your vote. But they must do their part to earn those votes. Learning where candidates stand on the two or three issues you care about can help you decide how to cast your vote. And there are several ways to find out — but only if the candidates participate.

All Bucks County State House Candidates Invited to First-Ever Forum on Education

Submitted by Bucks County in June 2024.

Public Statement

Three nonprofit organizations will host 20 candidates Sept. 12 at Bucks County Community College in Newtown. BCCC Social Science faculty member Bill Pezza will moderate the live, non-partisan forum to educate voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Submitted by Bucks County in April 2024.

News

Tuesday, April 23 is Pennsylvania’s primary day. The PA Primary is where citizens currently registered as either Republicans or Democrats choose candidates who will represent their respective political parties in the November 2024 general election.

Submitted by Bucks County in April 2024.

News

Democracy depends on the participation of its citizens, and the more Pennsylvanians who stand up and fight for our rights and freedoms, the better our state will be. Being an informed voter is our best shot at preserving the precious democracy we so love and deserve.

Submitted by Bucks County in March 2024.

News

Tuesday, April 23 is Pennsylvania’s primary election. In this election, citizens registered as either Republicans or Democrats will choose which of the candidates put forth by the two political parties will represent their parties in the upcoming November 2024 general election.

Submitted by Bucks County in March 2024.

News

Pennsylvania’s primary election will be Tuesday, April 23. In the 2024 Pennsylvania Primary, the race for President is no longer contested. However, the race for U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania is contested. There are also contested races for PA Attorney General, PA Auditor General, and PA Treasurer.

Submitted by Bucks County in January 2024.

News

In December, the League of Women Voters invited readers to help us identify ways to encourage better voter engagement.

Presidential Candidates Must Answer Voters' Questions

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2024.

Blog Post

Voters deserve to hear directly from the candidates campaigning to represent us at the highest level.

See which candidates have filled out our voter guides and demand the rest follow their example!

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