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Our Affirmation to Democracy from the National League of Women Voters!

Submitted by Central Delaware County in May 2025.

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“The mission of the League of Women Voters is Empower Voters and Defend our Democracy”. For over a century, the heart and soul of our work has been centering voters' voices in democracy. We’ve participated in many of our nation’s most pivotal voting rights battles, from women’s suffrage to the Equal Rights Amendment to the passage of the National Voter RegistrationAct (NVRA)and the Help America VoteAct (HAVA). As democracy turns another corner, we are strengthening our campaign: Women Defend Democracy.

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Submitted by Central Delaware County in March 2025.

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Congressional Republicans are pushing a bill that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship. But tens of millions of Americans say they don't have easy access to such documents, and critics say the proposal would dramatically depress voter participation.

Submitted by Central Delaware County in February 2025.

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DEI In the News - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A League Principle
Just what is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and what difference does it make?

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Submitted by Central Delaware County in February 2025.

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The League of Women Voters Women Defend Democracy campaign kicks off for the first 100 days of the new administration and beyond. The League of Women Voters is well positioned to defend attacks on democracy in the coming months and years. Together, we believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy."

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Submitted by Central Delaware County in February 2025.

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On February 14, 2025 the 105th anniversary of its founding, the League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the organization's grave concern over the state of our nation. Specifically, the League writes to urge Congress to exercise its authority to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and end the overreach that the Executive Branch has shown in the last few weeks. The attached letter outlines our concerns and is signed by leadership from every state League and DC affiliate in the country.

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