Oconee and Pickens Counties Subscribed Articles

Oconee and Pickens Counties Subscribed Articles

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As we face a critical moment in our democracy, the League and partners will continue to unite and rise in many forms — including the long tradition of peaceful protest.

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From: LWV SC
October 16, 2025
 

League of Women Voters of South Carolina supports full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of Indiana, Common Cause Indiana, Hoosier Asian American Power, and Exodus Refugee Immigration, have filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Secretary of State and the Co-Directors of the Indiana Election Division challenging several Indiana laws that target only naturalized citizens—not people born as citizens—with unnecessary burdens and potential disenfranchisement. 

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) filed a motion in federal court to intervene in USA v. Weber, the U.S. Department of Justice’s case against the California Secretary of State, to protect the data of all California voters and prevent misuse of that data, which could harm California communities.

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The State

Thousands of people protesting President Donald Trump’s leadership marched peacefully Saturday on Main Street and covered the state capitol grounds in Columbia, waving signs and cheering speeches that derided the president and his policies. Lynn Teague, League of Women Voters of South Carolina VP Issues & Action, criticized the practice of gerrymandering by which Republican majorities in the SC House and Senate have severely limited Democractic representation to far less than the 40% or more who make up the state electorate.

Nov. 14, 2025: Safe AI for Seniors
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PROMISE-PROMoting AI's Safe usage for Elections— includes chapters by LWVSC Board members Joan Zaleski (Nothing but the Truth: Voting in the Time of AI) and Matthew Saltzman (Technology for Redistricting: Assessing and Generating District Maps).

On Nov. 14, Safe AI for Seniors, a free, hybrid event in Columbia, will empower older adults (55+) with knowledge, tools, and engaging discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on daily life.

Public Statement

Allowing nurse practitioners (APRNs) to provide the health care they are trained and licensed to give— without being tied to a smaller and smaller pool of primary care physicians —will expand quality access to care in South Carolina. Studies report increased satisfaction and lower costs. Additionally, Congress made full practice for APRNs a requirement of all states receiving any of the recently enacted $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Common Cause, and two Minnesota voters filed a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Simon. This lawsuit was brought by the Department of Justice in an unlawful attempt to force Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon to turn over extensive and protected Minnesota voter information to the federal government. 

Blog Post

After listing Louisiana v. Callais for reargument in the Fall 2025, term, the Supreme Court is set to test the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This will have massive ramifications for election law.

Blog Post

On October 15, 2025, the League and partners rallied for fair maps as SCOTUS heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais.

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