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2025 National Council: Defending Democracy Together

LWVSC delegates Hannah E. Parker and Lawson Wetli at 2025 National Council

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2025.

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Energized, hopeful, inspired—hear from South Carolina delegates Hannah E. Parker and Lawson Wetli about their experience at the 2025 League of Women Voters National Council held June 27-29, 2025 in Leesburg, VA.

Now Accepting Applications: LWVSC Social Media Manager

Submitted by South Carolina in June 2025.

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The League of Women Voters of South Carolina (client) seeks to contract with a social media manager to support its work using Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Submit your resume with links to your work by July 7, 2025.

League of Women Voters challenges SC map in court

Submitted by South Carolina in June 2025.

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WLTX News19 TV (Columbia)

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a high-stakes case that could force the redrawing of the state’s congressional map. At the center of the case is a challenge to the state’s 2022 congressional map, which plaintiffs argue was drawn to give one political party an unfair advantage. The League of Women Voters, the plaintiffs, say the current map violates voters’ rights by diluting their ability to choose their representatives.

Supreme Court hears arguments on SC's congressional redistricting plans

Submitted by South Carolina in June 2025.

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The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering in the state’s congressional districts. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and others filed the League of Women Voters of South Carolina v. Alexander in July 2024 with the goal to end partisan gerrymandering.

SC Supreme Court hears challenge to state’s Congressional map

Submitted by South Carolina in June 2025.

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WTOC 11 (Beaufort/Savannah)

Last year, the US Supreme Court sided with the state’s Republican leaders in a challenge over whether South Carolina’s Congressional map was racially gerrymandered. The League of Women Voters of South Carolina is challenging the latest Congressional map. With it, none of South Carolina’s seven districts are considered tossups that a candidate from either party could win, with six solidly red and Clyburn’s solidly blue.

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Quiz: Test Your Media Literacy!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

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In the age of unmonitored social media and AI, among other informational threats, it’s important to strengthen our media literacy. This helps us spot mis- and disinformation from people who may be trying to manipulate or distort our opinions on voting, democracy, and more.

LoWV CEO Celina Stewart Urges Chautauqua to Educate, Agitate, Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

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Celina Stewart, chief executive officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States, wants Americans to be a flood of democracy against the fire of authoritarianism.

LWV Files SCOTUS Brief to Preserve Access to Justice for Voting Rights Groups

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

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LWV CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement about the League’s amicus brief filed in the US Supreme Court case, Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections.

LWV Files SCOTUS Amicus Brief to Preserve Access to Justice for Voting Rights Groups

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

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Today, LWV CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement about the League’s amicus brief filed in the US Supreme Court case, Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections.

LWV Supports Senate Introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

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Today, the US Senate introduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect and strengthen our democracy. The League of Women Voters proudly supports this critical legislation.

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