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The League of WOMEN Voters —our name in women's history

Our name proclaims the power to tell women's stories in American democracy. 

Why we will remain the League of WOMEN Voters
Civic Learning Week 2025

LWV: Trusted Civic Education Partners

Civic learning is essential to sustaining and strengthening our nation's constitutional democracy. 

Civic Learning Week March 10-14, 2025
LWV march for the people

Defending democracy: It's up to us.

We will never stop fighting for our democracy. Every gift—no matter how large— fuels our efforts. 

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Dianna Wynn: Women Defend Democracy

"Women Defend Democracy" Campaign in 2025

LWV:  centering people power and moving our country towards a stronger, multi-racial democracy.  

Read about our plans—and join us!

South Carolina

The League of Women Voters is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

We encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy. Follow the bils and our testimonies during the 2025 South Carolina Legislative Session. 

 

H. 3457 Total abortion ban hearing scheduled March 4, 2025

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

Action Alerts

The House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee will hear H.3457, the total abortion ban, on March 4, 9 a.m. This dangerous bill with exceptions only for "medical emergencies" with strip South Carolinians of their reproductive rights. Make your voice heard by contacting legislators, attending and testifying. Spread the word!

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Stand Against Xenophobia: Urge Your Members of Congress to Oppose the SAVE Act

Action Alert (Black woman with megaphone)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2025.

Action Alerts

The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.

The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act. 

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Women defend democracy South Carolina. Take action!

Women defend democracy logo

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

Action Alerts

 
Searching for ways to help defend democracy?

Even taking one small action can help us fight the negative emotions we are feeling and leave us feeling empowered to do more. 

Open our weekly actions to find out what you can do at national, state, and local levels to make a difference. 

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LWVSC Biennial Convention 2025

Forging the Future: 2025 LWVSC Convention, May 16-17

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2025.

Event Date: 
05/16/2025 - 4:00pm to 05/17/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Greenville Technical College Center for Manufacturing Innovation

Join League members from around the state as we forge our future at LWVSC's 2025 biennial convention in Greenville on May 16-17. We're planning 1 1/2 days of speakers, workshops, business, and awards at Greenville Tech's Center for Manufacturing Innovation. Register by April 16.

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SC Voter Newsletters: News from the LWV of South Carolina

Winter 2025 SC Voter cover

Winter 2025 SC Voter newsletter

Highlights:

The SC legislative session began with a bang! Read about hot issues at the State House. Hear about what we learned from the 2024 elections and how we move forward. LEAD 2025 was a great success. This information, and more! 

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Groups fear proposed rules on voter registration events in SC could have chilling effect

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

Press Mention

WIS 10 TV

A proposed bill impacting voter registration groups would involve a $100 registration fee, requirements to return forms within ten days, and fines up to $1000. “These groups provide a very positive social service and civic service, citizen-to-citizen outreach, and there is no documented pattern of abuse,” Lynn Teague with the League of Women Voters of South Carolina testified.

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South Carolina bill will try to end diversity, equity, and inclusion

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

Press Mention

7NEWS WSPA TV

A push to end ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ practices in South Carolina is gaining ground in among some lawmakers. Lynn Teague, Vice President of League of Women Voters, said DEI has made South Carolina a better place. “One of the most important things for South Carolina flourishing is all of its people having a chance to do a good job to moving the state forward,” Teague said.

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How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it. 

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Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

While the contributions of men in the Civil Rights Movement have been widely documented, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria Richardson were just as vital as men like Martin Luther King Jr. And John R. Lewis in securing voting access. Their stories remain deeply relevant today, as many of the barriers they fought against have persisted or resurfaced in new forms, reminding us that vigilance in protecting voting rights is as critical as ever. 

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Advocacy Tools

Effective Advocacy LWVSC training

Have an issue or legislation you're concerned about? Do something! Check out our advocacy tools, including our new Effective Advocay toolkit—videos, sample communications, tips to make your voice heard, and more.

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League launches new nationwide membership system

LWV Membership Transition

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2025.

News

Starting the week of February 3, an exciting new nationwide membership system will improve the member experience, streamline operations, and strengthen state and local Leagues.

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2025-26 Environmental Policy Advocacy

Data center image CANVA

Regarding utility regulation, we ask that the State retain its ability to protect us from the power of monopolies. Do not establish preferential treatment of utilities over citizens and citizen groups during regulatory processes and protect residential ratepayers. Require data centers to fully pay their own way. Allow agencies to do their jobs in assessing individual projects; don’t reach their conclusions for them.

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Freedom to Read SC Coalition

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Advocates and community leaders have launched “Freedom to Read SC,” a statewide coalition that will work to defeat unconstitutional efforts to ban books from school and public libraries. The Coalition includes educational organizations, civil rights groups, religious entities, and others who are committed to free speech and the free exchange of ideas.

Book bans are in direct violation of the First Amendment, which guarantees all Americans the right to access information and the freedom to read without censorship. Help defend the right to read in SC.

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CoverSC Coalition Champions Medicaid Expansion

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Submitted by South Carolina in February 2023.

Blog Post

CoverSC, the statewide coalition that includes the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, advocates for Medicaid Expansion in our state.. Closing the health insurance gap would cover over 200,000 South Carolinians.

Affordable healthcare will reduce medical debt and improve financial independence for families. Expanding coverage contributes 30,000 new jobs in South Carolina, bringing employment and healthcare to rural communities. Find out more about the coalition at www.CoverSC.org.

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