The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area Subscribed Articles

The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area Subscribed Articles

Public Statement

WASHINGTON —  The League of Women Voters announced today that it has been named a first-place winner in the education category in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards.

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On this International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, we invite you to learn about why the United Nations created this day and to put that knowledge to use. We invite you and your local League to share on social media what you learn today, and to continue to learn more with materials that we'll share.

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In every election — federal or local, competitive or (seemingly) clear-cut, invigorating or exhausting — Leagues empower voters and defend democracy.

The 2024 election was no exception.

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By Barbara Sperry, LWVBC Member
 
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Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it means the voters have spoken. 

We are proud of the League's work this election to empower voters and protect voting rights. However, we are deeply concerned for the future of women in the United States — as well as LGBTQIA+, Black, brown, and immigrant communities. 

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WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters, a 104-year-old voting rights organization, made a record-breaking 30 million contacts during the 2024 election cycle, providing voters with nonpartisan voting information ahead of Election Day.  

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WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement on the 2024 election results:

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Letter to the Editor of the Delaware County Daily Times (Published November 2024)
The League of Women Voters of Delaware County submitted a letter to the Editor of the Delaware County Daily Times to defend and clarify our nonpartisan position and the mission of the League of Women Voters to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy.

To read our Letter to the Editor click READ MORE

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The Lenape people were the first inhabitants of the lands now known as Bucks County. Many of the county parks, historic sites, nature centers, educational institutions and place names in Bucks County acknowledge the Lenape’s role as the original caretakers of this land through exhibits and signage.

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UPDATE: A federal judge in Georgia denied the plaintiffs request for emergency relief, ensuring that all valid absentee ballots turned in through the Election Day deadline will be counted. 

The League of Women Voters of Georgia, Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, and Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda filed an amicus brief in Republican National Committee v. Mahoney to ensure that absentee ballots received over the weekend are counted. 

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