LWV President Joan Porte, addressing the recent disenfranchisement of voters at a press conference held on Capitol Square - at the Bell Tower, Richmond, Nov 1, 2023
- Her remarks can be found here - LWV Statement on Disenfranchisement
- The press release can be found here - Press on Rally
The League was also mentioned in "Mother Jones"
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